Louisiana speaks its own language in the kitchen. Gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée: These words don’t come up much in everyday American cooking. Fortunately for you, the best way to learn Louisiana’s most-used lingo is to sit down, grab a spoon and start eating.
What do you get when you flambé bananas in butter, sugar and cinnamon? Bananas Foster, a culinary masterpiece. Paired with one or two (or three!) scoops of ice cream, the warm caramelization of the bananas mixed with a cool, smooth bite of ice cream make for an unforgettable dessert.
One of Louisiana's most famous and delectable dishes, Cochon de Lait, is also its most impressive. And while the French may have named it, our people perfected it.
You could spend a lifetime exploring our culinary nuances. To get a glimpse into Louisiana’s storied food culture, explore the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans.
Come along The Andouille Trail for an authentic taste of the River Parishes. Buy, make, taste or even ship this local delicacy home to spice up those culinary meals.
The Louisiana Oyster Trail features Jefferson Parish restaurants serving oysters in various styles. As lagniappe, visitors can enjoy each restaurant’s hand-painted oyster sculpture.
EatLafayette is a yearlong celebration of Lafayette's local restaurants, offering Cajun, Italian, Mediterranean, Asian and everything in between — something for everyone!
There's no bad time to eat seafood in Louisiana. It’s just a matter of what’s on your plate—whether etouffee, gumbo or jambalaya, you can enjoy fresh Gulf seafood year-round.
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