New orleans food and spirits harvey
GUMBO
Locals would argue that gumbo is almost its own food group. Learn what’s in New Orleans gumbo, where to get it, and recipes for how to make it.
CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE
One of the best reasons to visit New Orleans is Crawfish Ettouffee. Try this traditional recipe at home.
JAMBALAYA
New Orleans is famous for a lot of foods, and chief among them is the traditional rice dish known as jambalaya. Here’s where to get it.
RED BEANS AND RICE
New Orleans has a tasty Monday tradition known as Red Beans and Rice. Learn more about this traditional NOLA dish and find a recipe to make it at home!
THE NEW ORLEANS MUFFALETTA
Try this Italian sandwich invented in New Orleans with cured meats, cheese, olive dressing and great bread.
BEIGNETS
Beignets are more than just a doughnut! Learn the history and then use our recipe to make them at home.
PO-BOYS
Do you want that dressed? Po-boys are stuffed and slathered with sauce and served between two slices of french bread. The bread is the most important part!
BANANAS FOSTER
Learn about the history of bananas foster in New Orleans and then use this recipe to make it yourself!
SNOWBALLS
Every summer, mounds of shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups appear. This affordable sweet treat is known as a snowball (or sno-ball). Not a snow cone!
NEW ORLEANS KING CAKES
A look inside the history, traditions and culture around the seasonal treat.
NEW ORLEANS PRALINES
Hand-made or store-bought, pralines are a unique candy of the Crescent City loved by visitors and locals alike.
CRAWFISH
Boil, peel and enjoy this favorite New Orleans seafood specialty.
BBQ SHRIMP
Don’t let the name fool you – there’s no grill involved in this iconic dish. Grab a bib and try this beloved (and messy) New Orleans staple.
OYSTERS
You can’t come to New Orleans without trying some Gulf oysters. Enjoy them fried, grilled, baked, raw and everything in between.
