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KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

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New Orleans isn’t just known for it’s metal and sludge music — it’s also a hot bed for good eats! If you’re planning on traveling here, give these dishes a whirl, and wash ’em down with a daiquiri!

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

(YES, the picture is real. You can actually go to a DRIVE THROUGH and buy booze here in Louisiana!)

#5 – Shrimp, Oysters, Crawfish

Despite the recent environmental issues with the aftermath of Katrina and now the horrendous oil spill, you can still get some really good local and farm-raised shellfish. When Jasta comes to town, I take him to the Harbor, where we destroy about fifteen pounds of Crawfish. I like to suck the face off!

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

#4 – Po Boy Sandwich from Mother’s (Crawfish, Shrimp or Oyster)

You haven’t lived until you’ve had a Po Boy in Nola.

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

#3 – Char Grill Oysters from Drago’s

It’s said that Mel Gibson loves this place… lots of celebs go there to enjoy these bad boys. I’ll suck down thirty-six in one sitting!

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

#2 – Muffaletta sandwich from Central Grocery

Muffaletta is a round, “Italian” sandwich piled with more meat than Carnie Wilson giving Mo’nique a piggy back ride! However, the defining and best quality of a mufaletta is the olive salad.

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

#1 – Gumbo from Acme’s Oyster House

People wait in line for a long time just to get a bowl or cup of this goodness!

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

After you try this you shall thank the old one by buying me a cold one!

Since I took the time to write this you should take the time to check out this bad ass shirt!

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

And for the truly daring, try the turtle soup at Commander’s or the blackened gator at The Harbor.

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

Gator tastes good, don’t be scared!

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

I also advise on trying a BEIGNET (pronounced ben-YAY) — it’s a light, flaky, hollow doughnut covered with powdered sugar. You can get real good ones Cafe Du Monde.

KIRK WINDSTEIN’S FIVE BEST FOODS TO TRY IN NEW ORLEANS

So next time you’re in Nola, give it a whirl and lemme know whatchya think!

-KW

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