Royal Street New Orleans: 7 Amazing Things to See and Do
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…
Best Muffuletta in New Orleans: 5 Facts Before Your Food Tour
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: 6 Amazing Ways to Spend the Day
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 Solo Travel: 5 Smart Ways to Explore With Confidence
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: 7 Amazing Ways to Eat, Sip & Explore
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…
Can You Find Gluten-Free Food in New Orleans on a Food Tour?
Yes, you can find gluten-free food in New Orleans on a Tastebud Tours experience, but not on every tour. The regular walking food tours do not offer gluten-free food swaps. If you need to avoid gluten, two food tour options at Briquette may work better. They are the Bubbles and Bourbon Brunch and The Briquette…
New Orleans in December: 5 Food Tours Worth Booking for a Festive Trip
New Orleans in December is a great time for a food tour. The weather is cooler, the French Quarter is easier to walk, and warm dishes like gumbo feel just right. Good food is easy to find here, but choosing where to eat is the harder part, especially if your trip is short. That is…
Christmas in New Orleans: 5 Delicious Food Experiences to Try
If you are planning Christmas in New Orleans, make food part of the trip. New Orleans is known for dishes like gumbo, po-boys, pralines, and other local favorites. But with so many places to eat, choosing where to start can be hard. A Tastebud Tours food tour takes the guesswork out of it. You can…
Cajun Red Beans and Rice: 6 Reasons to Try It in New Orleans
Cajun red beans and rice is a true taste of New Orleans comfort food. It is hearty, rich, and full of local flavor. At first glance, it may seem simple. One bite shows why locals love it. Planning a trip to New Orleans? Put this classic on your food list. Better yet, pair it with…
Mardi Gras Food: Master the Flavors of New Orleans
Mardi Gras food is much more than party fare. It is a taste of New Orleans history, family life, and the mix of cultures that shaped Louisiana cooking. If the goal is to learn this food, not just eat it, New Orleans is the right classroom. The tricky part is knowing where to begin. Gumbo,…