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Whether visiting for Mardi Gras or any other occasion, there’s no denying that New Orleans is the #1 food destination in the USA. The question is, are you hungry for its delicious seafood?! If your answer is YES then it’s time to book Tastebud Tours’ Original New Orleans Seafood and History Food Tour. Roam the streets of the Crescent City, treat your taste buds to some of the best seafood NOLA has to offer, and learn about the history behind the city’s iconic cuisine and locations. Come hungry!
Home of the only daily jazz brunch in town, Court of Two Sisters is famed for its beautiful wisteria-blanketed courtyard and bubbling fountains. This two-centuries-old restaurant is steeped in history, and is the perfect destination for all visitors to the Crescent City. Treat your tastebuds to some Creole seafood gumbo at the local Tavern. Local brews are also available should you want to enjoy one with your tasting.
Entrepreneur Murray Tate opened NOLA Po-Boy after Hurricane Katrina devastated the City of New Orleans. At that time, there were almost no restaurants open. During the first Jazz & Heritage Festival after Katrina, a food critic for the Gambit Weekly gave Murray a glowing review and the rest was history. Sink your teeth into an outstanding Shrimp Po-Boy with all of its classic fixings, additionally enjoy some local Alligator!
Experience the local flavor and legendary taste at the Cornet Restaurant, home of the largest balcony on Bourbon Street! Located on the corner of Bourbon and St. Peters streets in the heart of the French Quarter, Cornet serves authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine inspired by the cradle of jazz. The restaurant was founded by the family who gave Louis Armstrong his first horn, a cornet. The menu has been designed to celebrate the sounds and flavors of New Orleans. Get your taste buds ready for Famous Crawfish étouffée served with blackened fish. You may want to purchase a special drink for this balcony experience!
You haven’t experienced New Orleans until you’ve been to New Orleans Creole Cookery! Launched by A.J. and Anna Tusa of the famous New Orleans Tusa restaurant family, the New Orleans Creole Cookery boasts a spark of new generation energy, presenting some of New Orleans’ most treasured cooking traditions in an innovative setting that speaks to the way people dine today. Famous char-grilled oysters and Cookery Shrimp Remoulade await your taste buds, creating a taste experience you’ll always remember – and you’ll even want more! A full bar is available if you’d like to pair your meal with a beverage.
Nestled in the historic French Quarter, the made-fresh Creole pralines and hand-dipped chocolates are the results of recipes that date all the way back to the 18th century. End this tour on a sweet note at New Orleans’ oldest candy store! You can look forward to our special surprise to take along with you once your tour is over!
All Tastebud guests will receive food from each Tastebud food stop. Menu items vary, so come hungry!
PLEASE NOTE: We apologize, but at this time we cannot substitute food to support dietary restrictions or lifestyles including (but not limited to): vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options.
Due to Covid 19 any tour stop is subject to change. Thank you in advance for your understanding, have a fun and filling tour!