Every major city in the United States has its thing, the thing it’s known for above anything else. Of course, there’s a ton you could say about places such as Los Angeles or New York or Miami, but what can you say about New Orleans?
As it turns out, a whole lot! From Mardi Gras to the French Quarter to the amazingly beautiful cemeteries, New Orleans is anything but boring.
But there’s one thing that seems to be missing from that short list: food!
If you’ve been gearing up to look at New Orleans houses for sale and find yourself wondering if your newly chosen city will have enough cool restaurants to satisfy your hunger, fear not.
Here are three reasons why New Orleans is a great city for foodies.
Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Our first stop takes us to 739 Iberville St., also known as Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar. As you may have gathered, this place is known for its freshly shucked oysters, and you have no idea just how many ways you can get them prepared.
There’s raw. There’s fried. There’s wood-fired and broiled. And that’s not all. You can also choose your toppings to make the whole experience your own. You want yours covered in cheese and butter? Go for it.
Whatever you want in oysterville, you can get it at Felix’s.
Piece of Meat
Meat lovers out there, say no more. We’re now taking you to 3301 Bienville St., where you’ll find Piece of Meat. No, this isn’t just some ordinary meat shop where you can grab a burger like anywhere else. The restaurant itself honors the age-old art of butchering and serving meat.
It’s essentially a butcher shop and a restaurant, as the place stores everything from steaks to pork chops to brisket. It’s all raised and produced through green methods and ready to make its way onto your plate. From poultry to prime rib, you’ll find every high-class cut of meat you could want at Piece of Meat.
Marjie’s Grill
We finish our trip at 320 S. Broad Avenue, or Marjie’s Grill, a New Orleans-flavored Southeast Asian stop that serves up beef, pig knuckles, prawn, and all the vegetables you can eat. It’s all based around the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos, but with that deep-fried Southern angle to it.
Now, keep in mind that the menu at Marjie’s changes nightly. But some of the specific items you could conceivably find there include Louisiana crab meat and Georgia peaches, fried catfish, and pork shoulder steak.
For a lovely mix of cultures and the foods that come from those cultures, head to Marjie’s. It’s certainly like nowhere else you’ve been before.