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Top Rated Restaurants in New Orleans To Try

I’m coming back New Orleans, but this time it’s for your iconic cuisine!  New Orleans is known to have one of the best cuisines in the U.S; coming from Cajun, Creole and French roots.  As you know, I always like to put a checklist together before I travel and after much research, I’ve gathered a list of restaurants in New Orleans with the highest local reviews and their favorite dishes. Most Reviewed Restaurants in New Orleans Acme Oyster House –Price Range: $$ Established…

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Louisiana: Watch Out New Orleans, Lafayette Creates An Official Cocktail

New Orleans has the Hurricane, Louisville, Ky. has the Mint Julep and now Lafayette, La. has the Sweet Crude Rouler™ as its official cocktail. The creation of the Rouler™ was the brainchild of David Meaux, founder of Rank Wildcat Spirits™, the first spirits distiller in Lafayette Parish. Sweet Crude Rum is their award-winning small-batch white rum and is produced using sugar cane grown in Acadiana, the area surrounding Lafayette Parish known for its authentic South Louisiana Cajun and Creole food,…

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Congrats New Orleans for Being Named the 5th Big City in the U.S.

As a big fan of New Orleans, I am so happy to hear that the domestic destination, which continues to grow, was recently named the 5th Big City in the U.S. according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2015. New Orleans was ranked among other major U.S. hubs like Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and New York, while placing ahead of other cultural destinations like Austin and Seattle.  Congrats NOLA! Read: 10 Things to do During Your New Orleans Visit In its 28th year, Condé…

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Weekend Getaway: 10 Things To Do During My New Orleans Visit

If you could only spend four days in New Orleans, what would be the top things to do during your visit?  Well, I’ve been doing a little research of the beautiful city and there’s obviously no way I can do everything it has to offer.  So how do I decide between the historic French Quarter art, dining, shopping, entertainment and architectural treasures?  Without a doubt, I do plan to experience a few New Orleans traditions by stopping at Café Du Monde, and the Gumbo Shop.  No night…

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