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Festival News
/ 6 months 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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/ 6 months 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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/ 6 months 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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/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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....
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Festival News
/ 7 months agoOwner of several New Orleans hotspots opens new hotel, bar in Nashville. Atlanta is next.
The local owners of “cocktail-driven neighborhood bars” opened a pair of new Nashville establishments this month.Read More
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Festival News
/ 7 months agoShe made her own recipe at 19. Now her king cakes are a hit at this Magazine Street restaurant.
The Lower Garden District restaurant took a chance to let a few front-of-the house staffers make king cakes in the kitchen...
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Festival News
/ 7 months agoAre Metairie restaurants serving local or foreign shrimp? New testing reveals the truth.
Louisiana’s shrimping industry has suffered for decades as cheap foreign imports drive down prices and a pattern of seafood mislabeling worsens...
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Festival News
/ 7 months agoThis New Orleans neighborhood has seen many restaurant changes in 2 years. Here’s the list.
The South Market District is home to some of the most popular and recognizable restaurants in New Orleans. But it has...




