New Orleans’ thriving Vietnamese community delivers seriously authentic Vietnamese staples such as phở and bánh mì all across the city. Favorites include Lilly’s Cafe and Pho Tau Bay.
Perhaps one of the most delicious ways to cool off, the snowball is a favorite treat in New Orleans from early spring through late fall. Fans fiercely support their favorite places, such as Hansen’s Sno-Bliz, which has been open since 1939. It has a dedicated following for good reason. Another favorite is Plum Street Snowballs tucked away Uptown.
Invented at Brennan's but offered at many restaurants, it's a dessert to savor. You’ll watch an expert server prepare the dish before your table, and the cooking demo includes an impressive pyrotechnic display. It's a perfect end to Breakfast at Brennan’s. They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that’s especially true when it involves brandy milk punch, Brennan’s signature Eggs Hussarde, and Bananas Foster.
While it should be on every foodie’s list to try boiled crawfish, there’s plenty of ways to enjoy spicy mudbugs all over town. Try a hot dog made with crawfish sausage and topped with crawfish étouffée at Dat Dog, and Vietnamese crawfish boils at Boil Seafood House. You can find traditional boiled crawfish and sides at Frankie & Johnny’s.
