Conventions Culinary Tour
Introduction
Overview of the tour
New Orleans is a city that has flavor. You can find it in our food, our music and our culture. And that’s what we want to give you a taste of – the authentic flavors of the city. We’ll explore the city’s unique neighborhoods and meet the people that make the city special: the chefs, artists, culture keepers and musicians. We’ll explore the city’s neighborhoods, each with its own unique feel. We’ll dive deep into the culture, a complex tapestry that makes the city unlike any other in the world. And we’ll do it your way, as every tour is designed to your tastes and interests, after a survey and a phone consultation.
Do you want to go to a Friday fish fry in America’s oldest African-American neighborhood? Or maybe you want to try a hand thrown classic cocktail in a James Beard Award winning bar. Or maybe you want to try the best yakamein in the city? Don’t know what that is? Well we’ll teach you all about it.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Meet us for a cup of coffee and a praline stuffed beignet, or if the time of year is right, a slice of king cake as we set out for the day. We’ll stop by a gallery that uses found wood and windows to make local art and talk to the artists. Then we’ll stop by and grab a quick cocktail and learn about the history of a neighborhood founded by free people of color before Louisiana was even part of the United States.
From there, we’ll meet one of the oldest sausage makers in New Orleans, where we’ll not only taste, but see how the sausage is made. And of course were going to hear some music. But we can also mix and match it any way you want. Not a morning group, let’s meet in the afternoon for a rum tasting, dinner, and a night of live music. It’s all on the table, so let’s eat.
Meet Your Guide
The Founder of Accidental Cajun Experiences
One of the great archetypes of literature is going home. Sometimes instead of finding a home, home finds you. The search for home can be intentional, or as, in my case, accidental – a chance encounter at a bar in Jersey. And you embark on a journey that you never imagined.
That was my life, a NYC chef who met a Cajun woman from Louisiana in a barroom in Jersey. The next thing I knew, almost by accident, I was living in New Orleans; but more importantly, New Orleans was living in me. While my personal relationship didn’t last, my love for the city, its people, and its culture did. It’s an abiding relationship, and one I want to share with you.
I’ve spent years working in the city as an award winning chef, journalist and photographer, immersing myself in everything the city has to offer. Memorable nights at 7th ward barrooms and 9th ward juke joints; long days on the Uptown Mardi Gras parade route; years of cooking and eating throughout the city; following second lines through the streets; covering music festivals and community events. If it’s happening I’m there. And throughout these years, my colleagues have become friends, my friends have become family, and the city has become my home.
My New Orleans is a deep, soulful place animated by its people, music, cuisine and traditions. This is the city I want you to see. Through uniquely curated experiences, you’ll see the city through the eyes of a passionate local, with the reverence and respect it deserves. Come join me, and let’s dig into the city. Culture. Cuisine. Community. Below sea level. Above ground.
Why choose us?
- Small group sizes for personalized attention.
- Everyone wants to go behind the scenes, but we actually do that. Meet the people who make the city tick.
- Commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism practices – we focus on small groups, and because we are mainly walking, make less of an impact on the environment.
- Giving back to New Orleans’ Culture – a portion of each tour goes to the Roots of Music, a program that teaches at risk youth the musical and marching band culture of New Orleans.
Booking process overview
Step1: Choosing options
Step2: Questionnaire
Step3: Coordinate with James
Frequently asked questions
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