New Orleans
The city of New Orleans is renowned for its architecture in the European style, delectable Creole food, and upbeat atmosphere. Jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll, and Zydeco tunes pour from every city crevice, serving as the city's musical backbone. But Mardi Gras, an extravagant celebration featuring Carnival-style elements including masks, music, floats, and fun, is the main attraction for many people. Even if you can't make it to Mardi Gras, you may still have fun all year long because there are festivals virtually every weekend and crowds of people leave Bourbon Street clubs until the wee hours of the morning.
If you want to enjoy in the luxurious trinity of butter, cream, and oil, New Orleans is the place to go. The city is known for its distinctive Creole and Cajun cuisines, which combine French, Spanish, Italian, and African culinary techniques with a variety of other classic southern flavors. The city is replete with eateries serving classic New Orleans fare like red beans and rice and po'boys, a sub typically stuffed with pork or fried shrimp. Gumbo, a filling stew made of meat or fish and vegetables, and Cajun and Creole jambalaya, a rice dish prepared with meat, vegetables, and Creole spices, are also common entrees on many New Orleans menus.
The Big Easy has you covered when you're in the mood for something sweet, too. Beignets, which are square pieces of fried dough covered in powdered sugar, may be purchased at Cafe du Monde, one of the city's most well-known coffee shops and a stand-alone tourist destination. Keep reading to discover more best foodie cities in the U.S.
Rankings:
- #1 Best Cheap Spring Break Destinations
- #1 Best Places to Visit in February
- #2 Best Foodie Cities in the U.S.
Some Restaurants in New Orleans: GW Fins, Oceana Grill, Criollo Restaurant, Mais Arepas, Shaya, Red Dog Diner, etc
Best Times to Visit New Orleans: February to May
