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No matter the season, there's always something to celebrate in Louisiana. Louisiana’s winter is short but celebratory. Bundle up for vibrant Mardi Gras parades, honor Black History Month or spot abundant waterfowl. Take a scenic drive along…
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From historic cities to charming small towns in Louisiana, Main Street areas are the heart of a community. Check out just some of the things to do in these places, including shopping, dining, festivals and museums. Hammond Downtown Hammond won the…
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From museums and golf to restaurants and distilleries, the capital city has plenty to keep you busy! Louisiana's capital city, Baton Rouge, has a little bit of something for every interest. History buff? Check out one of the many museums and…
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These oysters are famous for a reason. Overlooking Bayou DeSiard in Monroe, Waterfront Grill is the go-to restaurant for delicious seafood. But don’t expect to find fried or battered fish on the menu. Waterfront Grill focuses on baked, sautéed and…
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Did you know that January 10 is National Oyster Rockefeller Day? Celebrate the classic New Orleans dish all year long with this recipe. Named for the richness of its sauce, Oysters Rockefeller is a dish that was created at Antoine’s Restaurant in…
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Sink your teeth into this classic New Orleans sandwich. The muffuletta sandwich has been a staple in New Orleans since 1906, when Salvatore Lupo, owner of Central Grocery, started making this incredible sandwich made of Italian bread (muffuletta…
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Enjoy this delicious Creole gumbo made with filé powder. Filé is a spicy herb seasoning made from ground sassafras tree leaves. It was first used by Choctaw Native Americans to both flavor and thicken many soups and stews. When the French settled…
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Dive into a bowl of beautiful shrimp bisque. Louisiana’s shrimp are soft, tender and mildly sweet. The gulf’s salinity, which is lower compared to other bodies of water, keeps the state’s oysters, shrimp and crawfish healthy and soft — which means…
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Dive into this decadent holiday gumbo from Patois. Try this seasonal gumbo recipe from Chef Aaron Burgau at Patois in New Orleans. Gumbo comes in many delicious varieties, and in this one the restaurant kicks it up a notch for the holidays by…
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Fresh Louisiana amberjack elevates traditional fish tacos. Amberjack’s rich, buttery flavor — similar to mahi-mahi — makes it an excellent addition to Creole seafood dishes. The saltwater fish is abundant in Louisiana coastlines, which are popular…