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Festival News
/ 3 days agoA well-known New Orleans family has joined the ownership group of Galatoire’s Restaurant
The Kern family, owners of Mardi Gras World, join majority owner John Georges and others with a stake in the French...
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Festival News
/ 3 days agoDoes the king cake knife stay in the box? This New Orleans influencer has a hot take.
For many, it’s one of the unspoken laws of Mardi Gras — the king cake knife stays in the box. But...
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Festival News
/ 4 days agoHere are Ian McNulty’s 10 top restaurant picks for hot soup in cold New Orleans weather
When New Orleans weather turns cold, gumbo is top of mind. But there is a world of other soups out there...
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Festival News
/ 4 days agoKrewe of Iris inspires a Mardi Gras king cake that’s gorgeous, classic and for a cause
The Krewe of Iris has partnered with the Dragonfly Café in New Orleans to create a king cake that supports people...
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Festival News
/ 4 days agoThe phony Balboni king cake is back in 2026 with changes. ‘Simpler and sweeter is better.’
The phony Balboni king cake that began as a social media myth and became a sensation is back in 2026 with...
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Festival News
/ 5 days agoTesting shows these New Orleans area restaurants are serving authentic, local shrimp. See the list.
Louisiana’s shrimping industry has been on the decline for years as cheap foreign imports dominate the supply chain. Fraudulent mislabeling at...
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Festival News
/ 5 days agoMeet the Biloxi chef racking up James Beard, Michelin nods from a 120-year-old beach mansion
At his Biloxi Beach restaurant, you’ll find farm-to-table cuisine, beautifully crafted plates, paintings from the 1600s and an occasional drag brunch....


