One of New Orleans’ most celebrated creations is a tall, bready Sicilian-Cajun invention that reflects the city’s diverse cultural and culinary heritage. The muffuletta goes back to the 19th century, when the French Quarter was sometimes referred to as “Little Palermo,” and its Sicilian wor...
It's Mardi Gras season inNew Orleans, and the place to enjoy the true flavor ofCarnivalis the city's historic French Quarter, where festivities begin annually on January 6 and continue through Fat Tuesday, which falls on March 1 this year. Yes, Mardi Gras is more than just one day. Par...
There are many places in New Orleans (especially the French Quarter) where you can get beignets and often, they have different varieties (sweet and savory). However, Cafe du monde is so well-known, we decided to try them there. We regret it a lot, as it was a very dissapoin...
1984:The first la Madeleine bakery outside Texas is opened in the French Quarter of New Orleans. 1985:Company begins wholesaling goods to restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores; it also opens its first bakeries in Houston and Fort Worth. 1994:The company taps into new markets with openings i...