I love New Orleans. My list of reasons why could be a whole different article, but today I am focusing on my favorite: the food scene. There are dozens of cuisines represented that I never seem to have enough time to try them all. I don’t even have many “regular” restaurants because I always have a new restaurant to check out. Here are a few highlights of this school year’s adventures.
- Brussels Sprouts From Copper Vine
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New Orleans loves their brussels. They seem to be on the menu everywhere I go! After becoming a big fan myself, these are some of the best ones I’ve tried. The extra parmesan cheese on top is just *chef’s kiss*.
- Cinnamon Babka King Cake From Saba
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Mardi Gras and king cake season may be long over, but I’m still thinking about the unique king cake at this Israeli restaurant. This is a classic example of the fusion of cuisines that New Orleans is known for.
- Apple Sage Dog From Dat Dog
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Even though New Orleans is a city known for meat and seafood, there are a lot of great options out there for vegetarians or flexitarians like myself. This hot dog is so delicious, especially when loaded with toppings like creole mustard and grilled onions.
- Crawfish Mac & Cheese From Superior Seafood
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I love a good crawfish boil, but I didn’t realize how versatile this local staple is until I tried this amazing mac & cheese. The spicy crawfish makes it more interesting and almost fancy. 10/10 would recommend.
- Sweet Potato Tacos From Val’s
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Val’s is a new spot that I’ve been meaning to try but never got around to until recently. I’m mad at myself for waiting this long because the sweet potato tacos are amazing. I normally like to order a variety of tacos, but next time I might just have to get a full order of these.
- Croissant From La Boulangerie
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La Boulangerie feels like Paris in the best way possible. Louisiana used to be French after all! I desperately needed a snack one day when I was in the area, and this was everything I needed and more. I have to go back and sit down for a meal.
This school year has been filled with great memories and lots of good eats. Here’s to more in the future!
