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SOUTH LOUISIANA | GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA

Café au lait and Beignets
The Greater New Orleans Area is where Louisiana’s culinary heart beats the loudest. This region offers a sensory
experience unlike any other, where recipes are passed down like heirlooms, ingredients are treated with reverence, and
every meal tells a story meant to be shared.

In New Orleans, food isn’t just something you eat—it’s part of the city’s identity. Stroll through the French Quarter
and you’ll catch the scent of fresh beignets and chicory coffee from Café du Monde, or the rhythm of oyster shuckers
working behind the raw bars at Felix’s and Acme. The city’s legendary restaurants like Antoine’s, Galatoire’s, and
Brennan’s continue to serve Creole classics such as trout amandine, shrimp remoulade, and bananas foster with
timeless elegance.

But New Orleans isn’t stuck in the past. In neighborhoods like the Bywater and Mid-City, a new wave of chefs is reshaping
the culinary scene. At Turkey and the Wolf, a sandwich shop turned national sensation, playful, flavor-packed dishes
like the collard green melt challenge expectations. In the Garden District, Coquette crafts inventive tasting menus using
local, seasonal ingredients. And in Tremé, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant carries on its legacy of soul food and social
change, serving up dishes rich in both flavor and history.

Across Lake Pontchartrain, the Louisiana Northshore offers a more relaxed, but equally delicious experience.
In Covington, Del Porto Ristorante presents refined Italian fare with housemade pasta and fresh local produce. In
Mandeville, Liz’s Where Y’at Diner brings comfort and character to Southern-style breakfast and lunch. At The
Gloriette, located inside the Southern Hotel, diners enjoy elegant, seasonal menus in a historic, stylish setting.

In Tangipahoa Parish, the food is just as memorable. Hammond’s Tope La blends French and American influences
with dishes like duck confit and shrimp and grits in an intimate, upscale setting. For a more nostalgic vibe, Lee’s Diner
serves homestyle favorites like pancakes and meatloaf in a classic, retro space. And in Manchac, Middendorf’s has
been drawing crowds for decades with its signature thin-fried catfish, served right on the water.

Whether you’re biting into a po’boy in New Orleans or sipping a cocktail on a shaded Covington patio, the Greater
New Orleans Area invites you to slow down, dig in, and savor every unforgettable bite.

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