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When you crave local specialties, hearty portions and plenty of options, order up a popular Louisiana plate lunch. Sometimes you just need hearty comfort foods, and there’s no better way to indulge than with a Louisiana plate lunch. What is a…
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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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Waterfront Wonders The Northshore area features spots with good eats and even better views. In Mandeville, The Barley Oak serves up local craft, specialty and seasonal beers overlooking Lake Pontchartrain. Pair your pint with snacks like Cajun or…
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Boudin, a spicy Cajun sausage, is one of the region's most popular eat-on-the-go foods. What is boudin? Boudin is traditionally a blend of cooked pork, rice, onions, peppers and seasonings stuffed into a sausage casing, although boudin makers…
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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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Rock 'n' roll came to the swamp and the result was an all-new sound. It’s a style of music born out of a regional interpretation of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, country and French Louisiana musical influences in the 1950s-60’s that defies time,…
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Are you ready to party Louisiana style? Then punch your ticket for these nine fabulous fests and experience what we do best: food, music and rollicking good times! When Louisiana hosts more than 400 hundred festivals each year, it’s no easy task…
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Meet some of the artists behind the festive sounds of zydeco music in Louisiana. While Louisiana is famously the birthplace of jazz and home to blues music legends, it’s also the heartland of zydeco — a high-energy, accordion-fueled genre that…
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So you want to savor authentic Louisiana fare, meet locals and get a taste of our rich culture, too? Take a food tour through one of our many foodie cities, from Cajun delicacies in Lafayette to global cuisine in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Come…
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Looking to add a little Louisiana holiday cheer to the dinner table this year? These local Louisiana products have you covered! In no particular order, discover some of our favorite foods, seasonings, drinks and desserts that should grace your…