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From ambiance to soul food, 26 coolest places to eat, drink in Louisiana
Louisiana is famous for its food , as there are so many culinary options from different cultures and ethnicities. More than the many types of cuisines found in the state, Louisiana's food scene is intertwined with the state's history, as dishes like po'boys and gumbo tell stories of the past. When you eat a meal that has a storied history in Louisiana , you're immersing youself within both the past and present. The 26 places you must eat and drink in Louisiana If you're looking for places that serve iconic Louisiana foods, or a place where the establishment itself is a pillar of Louisiana history, then check out these 26 must-visit restaurants and bars from Atlas Obscura . Old Absinthe House Old Absinthe House is a 200-year-old bar located in New Orleans' historic French Quarter, addressed at 240 Bourbon St. This is the very bar when General Andrew Jackson met with infamous pirate Jean Lafitte to ask for Lafitte's help in fighting against British forces in the War of 1812, says Atlas Obscura. Carousel Bar Carousel Bar is the only rotating bar in New Orleans, located within Hotel Monteleone at 214 Royal St., which has been slowly spinning since 1949.
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Walk-On’s Alexandria Manager named ‘Walk-On’ of the year
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - An Alexandria restaurant manager is being celebrated on a national stage after earning top honors within her company. Trejana Vallery, affectionately known to coworkers and regulars as “Mama Tae,” has been named the nationwide Walk-On of the Year. Selected from Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux locations across the country, Vallery was presented with the Employee of the Year award during the company’s annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition coffee launches with Louisiana ties
Dolly Parton spent decades singing about pouring herself a “cup of ambition.” Now that cup is real, and a Louisiana coffee company helped bring it to life. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Community Coffee announced the Cup of Ambition, Parton’s signature coffee line inspired by her 1980 hit “9 to 5,” fulfilling what the company said was a dream more than 40 years in the making . The coffee officially launched Sept. 29, National Coffee Day, with three roasts: light, medium, and dark. All the flavors were developed in partnership with Parton. “We are very honored to be the ones who are able to bring Dolly’s dream to life for a Cup of Ambition coffee brand,” Corinne Greene with Community Coffee said during an announcement in Lafayette. Parton was closely involved in developing the coffee, Greene said, tasting the products and providing feedback as Community Coffee refined the blends. The collaboration brings together two names with deep Southern roots. Community Coffee was founded in Louisiana in 1919 and remains family-owned, while Parton built a decades-long career as a singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Parton and Community Coffee began working together in 2026, and Cup of Ambition made an early public
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Prince St. Pizza Opens First Louisiana Location
Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies and signature pepperoni-loaded slices, will open its first Louisiana location Friday, Oct. 9, at 6556 Siegen Lane. The walk-up counter and late-night hours land on one of Baton Rouge’s busiest retail and dining corridors, a short...
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This Cajun Restaurant In Louisiana Makes Fried Chicken That Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Fried chicken sounds simple until somebody does it right, and then suddenly every other version feels like a rough draft. Louisiana knows how to humble a skeptic. I walked in expecting decent food and left convinced I had been eating fried chicken wrong my whole life. The skin shatters the...
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From ambiance to soul food, 26 coolest places to eat, drink in Louisiana
Louisiana is famous for its food, as there are so many culinary options from different cultures and ethnicities. More than the many types of cuisines found in the state, Louisiana's food scene is intertwined with the state's history, as dishes like po'boys and gumbo tell stories of the past. When...
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HNOC's French Quarter Food Forum Puts Gumbo, Louisiana's State Dish, on Trial
Gumbo is getting a scholarly deep-dive in the French Quarter this fall. The Historic New Orleans Collection will center its 2026 Food Forum entirely on Louisiana's official state dish, bringing together chefs, historians, and culinary experts for a day of discussions, demonstrations, and a tasting event on November 7. According...
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Starbucks Closures Spare Louisiana This Year
NEW ORLEANS — One year after Starbucks closed three New Orleans coffee shops as part of a nationwide restructuring, Louisiana appears to have been spared from the company’s latest round of closures. The Seattle-based coffee chain announced Sept. 24 that it would close approximately 250 coffeehouses across North...
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Emeril is opening a new signature steakhouse in Louisiana
Iconic American Chef Emeril Lagasse, whose foundation for his culinary empire was launched at Commander's Palace in New Orleans, is opening a new Louisiana signature steakhouse in the state capital. Emeril's Chop House is set to open Sept. 24 at the L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge. “With Emeril’s Chop House, we are excited to create a restaurant that delivers the very best — exceptional steaks, the freshest seafood, signature dishes you won’t find anywhere else, and handcrafted cocktails that complete the dining experience,” Lagasse said in a news release. “It’s about the best quality ingredients, bold flavors and that unmistakable Louisiana hospitality that makes every meal feel like an occasion.” Legasse will be on site to attend a public ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Sept. 24 that will be followed by an after party in Edge nightclub featuring New Orleans jazz and blues singer John Boutte. Admission is free. People must be 21 to attend the after party. “Baton Rouge is a city known for great food, warm hospitality and a deep sense of place,” Lagasse said. The restaurant features seating for 175 guests, including a private dining room, bar and new lounge area with contemporary design elements and