The po-boy. Something that is uniquely New Orleans. Some foodies in the city think it should be called ‘poor boy.’ For what reason I don’t know. They think it’s more accurate.   The po-boy began in the early part of the 20th century when there was a strike by streetcar conductors. A place that served sandwiches downtown would give out this creation using French bread stuff with all kinds of meats and cheeses and lettuce and tomato and mayonaisse and

  Can you scream “Stella” like Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire? If so then this may be the festival you want to be at. If you can scream loud enough and with the same kind of passion as that celebrated actor maybe you can take home a trophy too!     For 5 days The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is held each spring in the French Quarter. The playwright’s fans from all over the world come to

  This wonderful event, showcases what New Orleans is famous for… eating and drinking. This has become one of the most celebrated culinary events in the nation. Foodies come from all over the world to participate in the wonderful and fun event.   Dozens of restaurants and hundreds of wineries participate each year. And for an entire week New Orleans becomes a fabulous wine and food mecca.  What can you expect to find here are various menus featuring local and regional

Many of the best festivals in New Orleans happen in the summertime. Yes, we know… it’s hot. But we’re used to it and we love celebrations, good food, good music and good friends. Here we celebrate the great New Orleans trumpeter Louis Armstrong who became one of the greatest world-wide ambassadors of New Orleans, our music and customs. This festival is the only one in the world that celebrates the life and music of Louis Armstrong. This two-day festival has 2

Started in 1984 The French Quarter fest had humble beginnings and now it’s grown to a festival powerhouse with great music and delicious New Orleans food. The difference between the Jazz fest and the FQ fest is that all the music is from local musicians. And… it’s completely free. And of course as with most festivals in New Orleans they start off humbly and then get bigger and bigger each year. And although the Jazz Fest started in the French Quarter