Pre-dinner drinks. Photo: NewOrleans.com
A Taste of New Orleans with Big Blend Radio & IFWTWA
From legendary 180-year-old dining rooms and world-renowned cocktails to late-night eats and seasonal festivals, New Orleans continues to stand as one of the world’s greatest culinary capitals.
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Food, Wine & Travel Show—presented in partnership with the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA)—hosts sit down with Mary Beth Romig, Assistant Vice President of Public Relations for New Orleans & Company (Visit New Orleans). Together, they explore what makes the Crescent City’s food culture so deeply rooted in community, history, and passion.
Watch the episode below or listen/download the audio version on Podbean:
Episode Highlights & Insider Tips
Curated City Itineraries: Discover custom travel guides for 24-hour stops, weekend getaways, neighborhood food crawls, and late-night bites on NewOrleans.com.
Historic Restaurants & Iconic Origins: Explore continuous classics like Antoine’s (America’s oldest operating restaurant) and Tujague’s, the historic birthplace of brunch.
National Accolades & World-Class Chefs: Learn how local dining shines with 40+ Michelin-recognized spots, James Beard Award-winning chefs (including Serigne Mbayee of Dakar NOLA and E.J. Lagasse of Emeril’s), and top rankings on America’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
The Spirit of New Orleans Cocktails: From the history of the Sazerac and the Sazerac House Museum to premier bars like Jewel of the South and Cure.
Year-Round Culinary Celebrations: Get the insider scoop on signature events like Tales of the Cocktail, COOLinary New Orleans (held every August), French Quarter Festival, Jazz Fest, Fried Chicken Festival, Creole Tomato Festival, and holiday Réveillon dining.
Seafood gumbo by Joyce Bracey, courtesy NewOrleans.com
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