One of the best ways to experience a new place during your vacation is to explore its culinary scene, and this is certainly the case with New Orleans. This destination has a rich, fascinating cultural history that led to the diversity and unique flavors for which the city is known. With hundreds of local restaurants, choosing where to eat can be overwhelming. Starting your trip with a tasting tour is a great way to get an overview of the city’s iconic dishes.
Types of Tours
When it comes to choosing your tasting tour, it pays to do some research—there are nearly as many tours available here as there are restaurants. A great option in this walkable destination is food history tours that offer samples from several local restaurants—you walk through the city learning about food as well as historic sites you encounter on the way.
If you want to explore the food scene outside the French Quarter, tasting tours are available in different districts around the city. Other tours offer tastings with a different twist, such as a haunted history tour accompanied by tastings and/or cocktails. If you just want to sample desserts or the city’s iconic cocktails, there are tours for those as well. Factory tours allow you to sample a product such as a spirit or hot sauce and learn more about how it’s made.Another great way to learn about New Orleans cuisine is a visit to the , which celebrates New Orleans and foods of the South with exhibits, events and cooking classes. The museum also houses the Museum of the American Cocktail and La Galerie de l’Absinthe, featuring an extensive collection of items related to the once-banned spirit.
