Bite-size Break - New Orleans Overview

Take a lip-smacking food tour of ambrosial New Orleans

The things synonymous with New Orleans? A laidback attitude, a musical soul and food, food, food. A melting pot of Creole, French, Spanish, Italian, African, Cajun, Chinese and Native American influences, New Orleans’s cuisine - and culture - is truly remarkable. Discover sultry streets packed with bars, cafes and restaurants serving luscious dishes like jambalaya, gumbo and po’ boys. Hear the sounds of produce sellers hawking their mouth-watering wares intermingled with big band beats that last well into the night. Step back into Louisiana’s chequered past on a visit to a 19th century sugar plantation and learn to make New Orleans’s most iconic creations at a cooking school. Crammed full of exploits and hearty fare, this is a bite-size break with a lot of soul. Servings come big in New Orleans, so make sure to pack your appetite.