Food Tours

Decatur Street in New Orleans is one of the best places to try local food, see historic buildings, and explore the French Quarter on foot. Some of the city’s most famous spots are here, including Café du Monde, Jackson Square, and the French Market. And you don’t need a car to see them. But where…

The best New Orleans coffee to try is chicory coffee or café au lait, especially with fresh beignets. Café du Monde and Café Beignet are two of the city’s best-known spots for both. If you’re visiting the French Quarter, you can easily fit them into a morning walk. But what if you don’t like strong…

Royal Street in New Orleans is worth visiting for its old buildings, antique shops, art galleries, street music, and local food. It’s one block from Bourbon Street, but the two feel quite different. Royal Street is a good place to slow down, look around, and spend a few hours on foot. If it’s your first…

King cake in New Orleans is a sweet pastry served during Carnival season. Most have cinnamon, icing, and purple, green, and gold sugar. Some come with cream cheese, fruit, or praline filling. If you’re trying one for the first time, a classic cinnamon cake is a good place to start. But finding a good king…

The New Orleans Hurricane drink is a strong rum cocktail made with passion fruit and citrus. It tastes sweet, sometimes quite sweet, which can make the rum easy to miss. You’ve likely seen one in the French Quarter. It’s often red or orange, served over ice in a tall, curved glass. But two Hurricanes can…

The best muffaletta in New Orleans has thick sesame bread, Italian meats, cheese, and plenty of olive salad. That last part matters most. It gives the sandwich its salty, sharp taste. Without it, you’re eating a fairly ordinary meat and cheese sandwich. If this is your first trip to New Orleans, you may have a…

New Orleans New Year’s Eve is much easier to enjoy when you plan the day before you plan midnight. A French Quarter food tour, time by the river, and a few hours on foot can easily fill December 31. Just leave yourself a real break so you are not tired before the main celebration begins….

New Orleans is a fun city to explore on your own. You can eat well, hear live music, visit museums, and wander through historic streets at your own pace. The key is not to overplan your first day. Keep it simple, and know how you want to get around after dark. That will help more…

New Orleans happy hour often kicks off around 3 or 4 p.m., though every place has its own schedule. If you are visiting for the first time, it is easy to get stuck comparing drink prices. But the better question is usually where you want to spend the next couple of hours. The French Quarter…

If you are looking for the best crawfish étouffée in New Orleans, a food tour is a great place to start. You get to try this Louisiana favorite while a local guide tells you what is on your plate. At Tastebud Tours, we walk through the French Quarter, taste local dishes, and share the stories…