Louisiana - November 20, 2025

Choose Your Own Louisiana Food Adventure

From indulgent MICHELIN Star restaurants to down-home gas-station...

From indulgent MICHELIN Star restaurants to down-home gas-station grub, Louisiana serves up unforgettable flavor.

November Culinary eNews

Duck and mortadella tortellini from Zasu.

Meet Louisiana’s First MICHELIN Star Restaurants

In its first-ever Southern edition, three New Orleans restaurants earned MICHELIN stars. Legendary chef Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant Emeril’s received two stars, while tasting counter Saint-Germain and Slovakian-inspired Zasu each took home one MICHELIN star.

Taste Greatness

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Samosas from Masala Indian Kitchen in Lafayette.

The Ultimate Guide to Eatin’ Vegan in Louisiana

Louisiana’s vegan food is just as flavorful as its meat-filled counterparts. No matter if you’re fully vegan or trying out meatless Monday, go plant-based with Thai barbecue tofu-stuffed po’boys and spicy okra gumbo.

Try Something New

Top Food Trails Serve Up Local Flavors

Go off the beaten path for a true taste of local Louisiana. Savor spicy sausage along the Andouille Trail, opt for over-the-top oysters on the Oyster Trail and grab gourmet gas-station grub on the Gas Station Eats trail.

Hit the Road

Recipe: Seafood Gumbo (Plus Homemade Roux!)

Looking for something comforting to add to your Thanksgiving menu? This rich seafood gumbo, made with jumbo crabs, Louisiana shrimp, shucked oysters and Cajun seasoning, will warm you from the inside out.

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Choose Your Own Louisiana Food Adventure

Meet Louisiana’s First MICHELIN Star Restaurants

The Ultimate Guide to Eatin’ Vegan in Louisiana

Top Food Trails Serve Up Local Flavors

Recipe: Seafood Gumbo (Plus Homemade Roux!)

Taste the Best of Cajun and Creole in St. Martin Parish

Flavor Runs Deep in the Bayou

Explore the Louisiana Oyster Trail

Warm Up with a Bowl of Gumbo in Lake Charles

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Flavor on the Andouille Trail

Good Eats & Bayou Beats

Choose Your Own Louisiana Food Adventure

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