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Zydeco Music in Louisiana Early zydeco was a blend of Louisiana French accordion music and Afro-Caribbean beats. It sat at the crossroads of Creole, Cajun, gospel and the blues, yet has since evolved to include influences from several other genres…
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Over the years, Louisiana has partaken in the full-fledged food truck revolution taking place across the nation. Every corner of the state is dotted with mobile vendors dishing up delicious food on wheels. Looking for your favorite? Follow them on…
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New Orleans' culinary scene is a mix of tradition and innovation. New Orleans' culinary scene is a mix of tradition — found in the numerous Creole restaurants of the French Quarter — and innovation, with flavors of Southeast Asia, the Middle East…
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The Lake Charles culinary scene is known for its fresh seafood, boudin, hand-crafted beers and more. Lake Charles promises incredible Gulf Coast seafood, sure, you'll also find delicious local beers and liquors, down-home Southern cooking and a…
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If you’re craving Cajun or Creole music and food, there's no better place to find it than at the Crawfish Festival. Crawfish Capital of the World Recognizing the community’s importance to one of the state’s favorite foods, the Louisiana…
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Discover the top restaurant and culinary experiences in Monroe-West Monroe! North Louisiana is full of Southern charm and incredible meals, and both are on full display in the cities of Monroe and West Monroe. The range of dining options is…
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Dine at the destinations that made this celebrity chef famous. Emeril Lagasse is a New Orleans original, a chef who has introduced Creole cuisine to millions worldwide. You have seen him on television. You have seen his name-brand products in…
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Next to jazz, perhaps no musical tradition is more associated with Louisiana than Cajun. The Acadians, or Cajuns, found refuge in Louisiana after being exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755 and made a new life in the harsh environment. Instead of giving…
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Savor the best of Shreveport and Bossier City's cuisine with these must-try culinary experiences. Shreveport-Bossier is full of local produce, down-home diners, award-winning cosmopolitan restaurants and food-and-wine-centered events that…
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Louisiana can properly claim the title "Festival Capital of the World," with more than 400 festivals scheduled annually around the state. In the spring, however, the festival action goes into warp speed. Every weekend — and sometimes the weekdays…