{"id":9700,"date":"2010-09-01T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2010-09-01T13:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=9700"},"modified":"2016-12-16T11:45:07","modified_gmt":"2016-12-16T17:45:07","slug":"4-must-eat-dishes-to-try-on-new-orleans-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2010\/09\/4-must-eat-dishes-to-try-on-new-orleans-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"4 must-eat dishes to try on New Orleans vacations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sip cafe au lait and nibble on powdery beignets in the French Quarter's Cafe du Monde. Credit: davisseal.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Maria Mora<\/em><\/p>\n

New Orleans is famous for jazz, nightlife and a rich culture. At the heart of all this artistic energy is the unique food that gives the Big Easy its flavor. And great, other worldy food can be found everywhere in N’awlins from the city’s street vendors to some of the best restaurants in famous\u00a0New Orleans hotels<\/a>. If a\u00a0New Orleans vacation<\/a> is on your list, make sure to add these delectable dishes to your must eats:<\/p>\n

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1. Po-Boys <\/strong>
\nThe New Orleans po-boy is all about simplicity. Served on French bread, these hearty sandwiches can be found stuffed with everything from fried oysters to dripping roast beef. Try\u00a0Johnny\u2019s Po-Boys<\/a> in the French quarter for an authentic — \u00a0and huge — sandwich.<\/p>\n

2. Beignets<\/strong>
\nOn a busy day, the line stretches right out the door for classic beignets from\u00a0Caf\u00e9 du Monde<\/a>. What\u2019s all the fuss? One bite of the hot fried dough and sweet powdered sugar will tell you exactly why visitors and locals are willing to wait for the best.<\/p>\n

3. Muffulettas<\/strong>
\nNew Orleans locals will tell you to visit\u00a0Central Grocery Co<\/strong> for the best Muffuletta sandwiches in New Orleans. These huge sandwiches contain Italian deli meats, Provolone cheese and a hearty smear of marinated olive salad.<\/p>\n

4. Crawfish Etouffee<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t be put off by the way crawfish, or mudbugs, look. These small crustaceans make for some sweet tail meat \u2014 a cross between lobster and shrimp. Try them in an etouffee, a spicy thick stew served on seasoned rice. Try\u00a0Caf\u00e9 Adelaide<\/a> inside the\u00a0Loews New Orleans Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay
\n<\/strong>Good food can be found within walking distance of most\u00a0New Orleans hotels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n