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COME TASTE WHY THE NEW ORLEANS AREA IS LAUDED FOR SOME OF THE MOST INVENTIVE
AND DELICIOUS FOOD IN AMERICA

New Orleanians live to eat, whether at elegant establishments with critically acclaimed chefs or
smaller off-the-radar spots with the world’s best something. At Arnaud’s, you can enjoy Sunday
jazz brunch in a 100-year-old Creole restaurant in the heart of the French Quarter. And every
New Orleans restaurant bucket list should include Dooky Chase’s Creole gumbo and stuffed
shrimp; Mother’s Restaurant’s Ferdi Special, a sloppy po’boy packed with baked ham, roast
beef, debris and gravy; and the best fried chicken in the country at Willie Mae’s Scotch House.

The Sazerac cocktail gained fame in New Orleans in the 1850s and there’s no better way to
experience its tradition than a visit to The Sazerac House. Enjoy a complimentary tour with
interactive cocktail exhibits and stick around for an exclusive spirit tasting.

To the west, Jefferson Parish stretches from Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf of Mexico, offering
endless access to the bountiful waters that provide seafood to many of the area’s restaurants.
Travel the Jefferson Parish Oyster Trail and see why Louisiana is the country’s number one
oyster producer. Start in Metairie at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar, home of the
original charbroiled oysters, or at Andrea’s Restaurant, where local seafood meets Northern Italy.

Located in the middle of some of the best fishing waters in the U.S., it’s no surprise that seafood
reigns supreme on the menus of local favorite restaurants like Today’s Ketch Seafood in
St. Bernard Parish.

Head out of the city to the River Parishes, where Cajun meets Creole. Bec’s at the Lake
Restaurant offers a casual setting where you’ll be surrounded by rustic décor, big screen TVs, a
lively bar and an open porch overlooking beautiful Lake Pontchartrain. For a taste of the region’s
specialty, andouille, head to Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse for an andouille burger or andouille
chips served with Creole mustard.

Continue west to Ascension Parish and enjoy a meal with a view at Grapevine Café and Gallery,
where you can experience authentic Louisiana Creole and Cajun cooking in a comfortable art gallery
atmosphere. Feeling fancy? Enjoy fine dining at your choice of The Carriage House or Latil’s
Landing and enjoy a cool libation at the Turtle Bar at the historic Houmas House and Gardens.

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