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Hungry Travelers is a casual record of our travels, the tastes we encounter, and our efforts to recreate them at home. Thanks for joining us on the journey.

New Orleans

Bourbon House knows the season’s spirits
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  • Christmas
  • grits
  • New Orleans
  • recipe
  • Restaurants
  • shrimp

Bourbon House knows the season’s spirits

I didn’t make it to Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House (144 Bourbon St., New Orleans, La.; 504-522-0111; … Bourbon House knows the season’s spiritsRead more

by Pat•December 22, 2023December 20, 2023
Delving into Revillon’s historic connections
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  • cornbread
  • Creole
  • New Orleans
  • recipe

Delving into Revillon’s historic connections

Historic Gallier House in French Quarter provides a domestic picture of privileged Creole life in 19th century New Orleans.

by Pat•December 20, 2023December 20, 2023
New Orleans feasts make merry at Christmas
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  • Christmas
  • New Orleans
  • Restaurants

New Orleans feasts make merry at Christmas

The New Orleans tradition of Christmas season Reveillon dinners emphasizes the city’s love of food and party spirit

by Pat•December 18, 2023December 20, 2023
At Mardi Gras, gumbo is as much a lifestyle as a soup
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  • Louisiana
  • New Orleans
  • recipe
  • Soup
  • Soup Saturday
  • Southern food

At Mardi Gras, gumbo is as much a lifestyle as a soup

We can’t be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, but that doesn’t mean we have to deny ourselves the pleasure of a bowl of gumbo.

by Pat and David•February 26, 2022February 22, 2022
Small-town culinary greatness: Patty Queen’s Cottage
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  • Cajun
  • Creole
  • dessert
  • fine dining
  • fish
  • Mardi Gras
  • New Orleans
  • oysters
  • recipe
  • Restaurants

Small-town culinary greatness: Patty Queen’s Cottage

One of the pleasures of touring rural France, Italy, or Spain is discovering amazing country restaurants … Small-town culinary greatness: Patty Queen’s CottageRead more

by Pat and David•February 11, 2018February 24, 2018
Shopping for signature tastes of New Orleans
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  • Cajun
  • Creole
  • Grocery stores
  • Louisiana
  • New Orleans

Shopping for signature tastes of New Orleans

The New Orleans School of Cooking (524 St. Louis Street, 504-525-2665, www.nosoc.com) is located in an … Shopping for signature tastes of New OrleansRead more

by Pat•December 29, 2016June 9, 2020
Mixing it up with authentic New Orleans gumbo
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  • Louisiana
  • lunch
  • New Orleans
  • recipe
  • Soup

Mixing it up with authentic New Orleans gumbo

A hearty bowl of gumbo is a powerful argument for open borders. It took four different … Mixing it up with authentic New Orleans gumboRead more

by Pat•December 27, 2016June 9, 2020
New Orleans starts morning on the sweet side
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  • breakfast
  • Louisiana
  • New Orleans
  • Restaurants
  • rice

New Orleans starts morning on the sweet side

Beignets are the official state donut of Louisiana and perhaps the most famous of foods in … New Orleans starts morning on the sweet sideRead more

by Pat•December 25, 2016June 9, 2020
Chef Slade Rushing puts zing back in Brennan’s
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  • breakfast
  • eggs
  • Louisiana
  • New Orleans
  • Restaurants

Chef Slade Rushing puts zing back in Brennan’s

If you favor a light breakfast, you will have to adjust your thinking in New Orleans. … Chef Slade Rushing puts zing back in Brennan’sRead more

by Pat•December 23, 2016June 9, 2020
Commander’s Palace lives up to the legend
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  • Christmas
  • Creole
  • Louisiana
  • lunch
  • New Orleans
  • recipe
  • Restaurants
  • Soup
  • whiskey

Commander’s Palace lives up to the legend

Enjoying a leisurely four-course Reveillon dinner (see previous post) is probably the best way to revel … Commander’s Palace lives up to the legendRead more

by Pat•December 21, 2016June 9, 2020

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