Po’boys, oysters, and jambalaya, oh my! The magical city of New Orleans makes the south taste good thanks to its long culinary pedigree. With eats heavily influenced by Creole and Cajun cooking, and a number of ancient bars credited with inventing some of the world’s most famous pre-Prohibition potations, a trip to the Big Easy’s historic French quarter is nothing short of magical. Within the city you can suck down briny oysters at Felix’s or Acme, and try some of the country’s most lush fried chicken at Willie Mae’s Scotch House—but note, there’s always a wait. While saccharine Hand Grenades might be the drink of choice during Mardi Gras, for a true taste of the past, drink experts find salvation in Vieux Carres at Hotel Monteleone and Bywaters at Arnaud’s French 75.
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