New Orleans is a city that is rich in the history of eating and drinking. Brunch was invented in New Orleans as was the first cocktail, The Sazerac. Several other drinks were also invented in New Orleans such as the Hurricane, the Grasshopper, the Ramos Gin Fizz, and the Herbsaint. Serious food and cocktail lovers can learn all kinds of fascinating facts by taking a New Orleans culinary tour. These tours can’t be taken in only one day. You will need to plan accordingly, in order to see and learn all that New Orleans has to offer.
A Unique Tour in New Orleans
New Orleans Culinary Tours are another type of cooking holiday that has been in business for a while. The Tasting Tour of the French Quarter will teach the distinguishing food connoisseur the differences between Creole and Cajun cuisine, about the ethnic influences that have contributed to New Orleans cuisine, and immerse you in the colorful history of New Orleans.
Where You Will Visit…
In this tour, you will visit some of the most celebrated restaurants in New Orleans and some of the most historic. The two oldest restaurants in New Orleans will offer you a great taste of the city and some fascinating history as well. Antoine’s and Tujague’s will give you a behind the scenes look at the preparation of gumbo, crawfish etouffee, and po-boy, and allow you to sample the vast array of food that each restaurant has to offer.
The Things You Will Learn
Tastebud Tours offers a Taste of New Orleans Food Tour where you can visit some of the city’s newer offerings such as Serio’s and the Old Coffee Shop. As a tour guest, you will be sampling an array of food including muffulettas, jambalaya, pralines, gumbo, po-boys, beignets, and so much more. This tour is offered in several variations including walking tours and personalized.
Chef’s Table Tours will take you on a behind the scenes look at some of the greatest and most overlooked restaurants in the city. One great thing about this tour is that the tour pairs your meal with wine tasting. Those that take this tour will receive special VIP treatment and be seated in decorated VIP sections and have a chance to meet the chefs of the restaurants. If you are interested in a restaurant that is not on their itinerary, they will accommodate your request. Chef’s Table Tours can also recommend restaurants to you that may not be on their list.
To learn more about this cooking holiday please visit…
THE CHEF’S TABLE RESTAURANT
2100 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, La. 70130
Phone: (504) 525-CHEF (2433)
Fax: (504) 525-2466 (CINO)
Internet: www.culinaryinstituteneworleans.com
E-Mail: cino@culinaryinstituteneworleans.com