New Orleans is world famous for its food.  Like its Jazz, New Orleans is blessed with the only truly original local cuisine in the nation.  Unique specialties include beignets, square shaped fried pastries that are sometimes called French Doughnuts (served with coffee and chicory “au lait”), Po’boy and Italian Muffalettas, jambalaya, gumbo, other creole dishes and the Monday evening favourite of red beans and rice. 
Louis Armstrong often signed his letters “red beans and ricely yours”.  New Orleans residents enjoy some of the best restaurants in the United States that cater specifically to locals and visitors are encouraged to try the local restaurants recommended by their hosts.  For more information on where to eat in this fabulous city go to http://www.neworleanscvb.com.