A meat pie, shaped like a half-moon and filled with a spicy mixture of ground beef and pork, is a speciality of Natchitoches. The town of Henderson on the edge of Atchafalaya Swamp is famous for its Cajun cuisine, and its many restaurants, specialising in seafood, attract visitors from miles away. Southern Cookin' , found in the Crossroads region in northern Louisiana, is savoured for its delicious fried chicken, barbecued meat, cornbread and peach pie. One can savour a breakfast of beignets and caf au lait , dine while overlooking the city or the riverfront, or travel to the seafood houses out by the lake. Given its southern climate, cold drinks are much relished in this State.
Iced tea is a favourite.
Alcohol can only be purchased by those over 21 years of age and is available at supermarkets and liquor stores. Some parts of northern Louisiana do not sell alcohol. Le Petit Th tre du Vieux Carr in New Orleans is one of the oldest theatre groups in the country and is highly recommended. Shreveport houses one of the best-known US community theatre groups in its Little Theater. Louisiana has engendered a rich black music scene derived from the rhythmic chants of riverboat men, the soulful gospel tunes of field hands and the wild syncopation of such jazz greats as Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong.