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Louisiana is the number one provider of shrimp, oysters, crab, crawfish and even gator in the country. We think that's reason enough to celebrate, and we don't mean five friends and a cake. We're talking street parades, live music and fireworks…
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Get to know Dickie Brennan of New Orleans’ legendary restaurant family. In 1991, Dickie Brennan & Company was established to preserve the rich history of New Orleans cuisine. Dickie Brennan, Owner and Managing Partner of Dickie Brennan &…
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Louisiana oysters grilled and covered in a buttery garlic sauce make for the perfect appetizer. Louisiana adores its oysters, prized for their tenderness and flavor. Because the state’s Gulf oysters are grown in warm water, their flavor stays…
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Discover this historic and delicious recipe for Louisiana oysters. Chef Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen's Restaurant in New Orleans provided some insight to the origination of this classic recipe, named for the founder of New Orleans: Jean Baptiste le…
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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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This easy-to-make recipe is a perfect accompaniment to the star of your holiday dinner table. Enjoy savory oyster dressing, a perfect side for indulgent Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. This recipe comes from the late Chef Leah Chase, a New…
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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 oysters are the highlight of this tasty chowder. For more than two centuries, oysters have been harvested in the prolific waters of Louisiana, specifically in the southern coastal region. There, the Gulf's salt water meets fresh…
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Louisiana has adopted an official state drink (milk), an official state fruit (strawberry) and two official jellies (sugar cane and mayhaw). In 2004, the state finally declared gumbo as the official state dish. This dinner staple is so close to…
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Bring this decadent New Orleans recipe to your table. New Orleans knows absinthe. The botanical spirit embodies notes of green anise, fennel and herbs and is typically sage in color. In 1815, a speakeasy known as “The Absinthe Room” opened on the…