Grub in New Orleans

I was lucky enough to be accompanied by a native Louisianian, Jami, on my journey to New Orleans. I hit her up for recommendations on everything from bars to local delicacies, and her knowledge did not disappoint. My only regret is that we didn’t have time for the drag queen brunch in the quarter.

A lot of New Orleans’ culinary triumphs involve meat (muffalettas, po boys, etc.), but I still managed to eat well in this city (at least half the time). I had fabulous meals at Bacco, Slim Goodies, and Sukho Thai.

The one signature N’awlins treat I was able to try was beignets, fried donut-like thingies that come hidden under buckets of powdered sugar. My parents (who came down to see me for the weekend) and I gave them a try at Cafe du Monde.

This is what they look like, served with iced coffee.

This is the plate of powdered sugar you are left with after you have eaten your beignets.

And this is what your leg (or rather, my mom’s leg) looks like after you’ve eaten your beignets.

So I guess what I’m trying to say is, there was a lot of powdered sugar involved. And I liked it.