The most traditional dishes are gumbo, red beans and rice and jambalaya. Louisiana food is rich in spices and variety, and the servings are usually quite generous. Some of the most delicious dishes have a uniquely Louisiana treat, crawfish. Though crawfish etouffete is great, we used to get a few pounds of crawfish, get a few friends together and have a party. If you like spicy food, New Orleans is great.
Music plays a huge role in the rhythm of life in New Orleans.
Though Bourbon Street is fun, it is by no means the only place to be. I used to love to see the New Orleans' own Neville Brothers at one of the clubs or music festivals that they always played at. Some of you might still remember the Radiators, another favorite. A great place to see all of these is at the Jazz and Heritage Festival . No jazz lover can miss Preservation Hall, the home of Dixieland Jazz.