Are you visiting New Orleans for the Essence Fest or planning a trip this summer? Either way New Orleans is famous for their soul and their world renowned cuisine . Need help where to start? If you answer yes we got you . Below are some top recommendations where to grab a bite to eat from content creator and influencer Taylor Arnell!
1. Monday’s
+1 (504) 581-8900
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Credit @MondayNola
Hors D’ Oeuvres:
Sweet Thai Chili Wings
(Fried drummets tossed in a Thai sweet chilli)
Signature Cocktail
Monday’s Martini (Hawaiian, Lime, Lemon)
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Boudin Egg Rolls
( Wonton wrapped boudin fried to a golden crisp served with Mondays house made viet sauce
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Entree
A Whole Snapper (Deep Fried To Perfection Doused with Cilantro Lime Oil
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Dessert
(Sweet Potato Beignets)
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2. Morrow’s
+1 (504) 827-1519
Credit @MorrowNola
Hors D’ Oeuvres:
Gumbo Ramen noodles kicked up New Orleans-style with sausage, chicken and shrimp, garnished with vegetables.
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Lettuce Wraps (Korean style spicy chicken, leafy lettuce and special sauce for your assembly.
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BBQ Shrimp (Classic gulf shrimp sautéed in our own spiked butter sauce.)
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Dessert
(Savory Peach Cobbler)
3.Neyow’s Creole Café
+1 (504) 827-5474
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Credit: @neyows_creole_cafe
Filé Gumbo
(New Orleans favorite prepared with shrimp, smoked sausage, ham and seasoning served over white rice.
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Shrimp Salad
(A classic salad of romaine lettuce and spinach, Gulf shrimp and Creole tomatoes.
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Red Beans
(Served over white rice with your choice of fried chicken, grilled pork chops or hot sausage.
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Homemade Bread Pudding
Served with cinnamon cream
4. Sun Chong
+1 (504) 355-0022
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Credit : @Sunchongnola
I Love You
(Roku Jin, Lychee soju, peach purée, and lime juice
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Sunny Side Up
(Soju champagne, green tea, mint and lemon juice
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Kimchi Dumpling
(Kimchi, vermicelli and pork stuffed wontons steamed and served with house season soy sauce
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Baco (Shrimp & Pork)
(Asian bao bun stuffed with choice spicy pork or fried shrimp topped with pickled veggies
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Fish – In – A – Boat
(Handcut, beer battered, deep fried red snapper nuggets served with a side of sticky rice
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(Matcha Cheesecake)
5. Scrambled Cafe
+1 (504) 427-2277
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Credit : @ScrambledCafe
Praline French Toast
(Three Slices of Pain de Mie, Vanilla Cream Cheese, Praline Sauce, Bananas, and Candied Pecans
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Berrylicious French Toast
(Three Slices of Pain de Mie, Strawberry Cream Cheese, and Berries
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Peaches and Cream French Toast (Three Slices of Pain De Mie, Peach Cream Cheese, Peach Slices, and Powered Sugar
Photo Credits: Courtesy Of Taylor Arnell
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