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Poll: Best burger and/or cheeseburger in Louisiana?

Aug 10

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It’s time to crank up another “best of” poll and as I sit here and write this, all I have on my mind is a big, juicy cheeseburger.

It’s one of those moments where you are daydreaming like Wimpy from Popeye with thoughts of greasy beef patties covered with a mound of grated cheddar and smushed between two hot out of the oven fresh buns only to wake up and find drool on your keyboard…

No? You don’t have those moments? Ah well, more burgers for me then.

To those of you who do daydream in smell o’ vision though, who has the best burger and/or cheeseburger in Louisiana?

Usual rules apply, if you don’t see your top choice, comment on the post and I will add them in!

Who has the best burger or cheeseburger in Louisiana?

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Satchmo SummerFest: July 30th-August 2nd

Jul 15

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Final Poster Art 184x300 Satchmo SummerFest: July 30th August 2ndCome enjoy great music and awesome food for the 9th Annual Satchmo SummerFest paying tribute to New Orleans’ own Louis Armstrong.  Hey, no need for any excuses for not coming out to enjoy all of the festivities.  The Satchmo SummerFest is a free festival for all experience.  If good music, food and tons of fun is how you like to spend your weekends off, head to the French Quarter/Downtown area for a fantastic experience.

Food Vendors:

Bach Dang Cafe
Crepes a la Cart
Crescent City Brewhouse
La Divina Gelateria
Palmer’s Cuisine
Pearl’s Catering
Ralph & Kacoo’s
Saltwater Grill
The Praline Connection
Vaucresson Sausage Co.

Besides for the music and food, there is also a wide variety of special events, seminars and a host of other activities for the whole family.

After enjoying all that the Satchmo SummerFest has to offer, let us know your thoughts, especially on the food.  You can email us at thecajunfoodie@gmail.com

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The Cajun Foodie 100: Pralines

Jul 7

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I figure it’s time to kick off a column of sorts, so I’m going to start a running list of the top 100 food experiences and items in the state. Each post I’ll tack on a new one and give you my reasons for its inclusion on the list. Who knows, this may end up being The Cajun Foodie 1000 by the time I’m done.

The items are not listed in any specific order or ranking, chances are they are going to be written up in a totally random manner or when I just have the envie for something. Without further ado, let’s get this party started…

  1. Pralines-Pralines are a staple of Louisiana get togethers, gift baskets, and tailgating parties. A confectionery based on sugar and pecans, they come in all different kinds. From the crumbly crystallized texture to the creamy and smooth, the praline hits the plate in many different forms.We’ve got two excellent recipes to make them at home, you can hit up Southern Candymakers in New Orleans for their excellent version, or order some of Aunt Sally’s creamy pralines.

The Cajun Foodie Featured in PoV Magazine

Jun 29

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Well, the cat is out of the bag…The Cajun Foodie will be featured in the July issue of PoV Magazine (Point of Vue).  If you are in and around the Houma/Thibodaux area, pickup a copy at these locations.  The magazines hit news stands today, so hurry to pick up a copy, and let us know what you think!

pov The Cajun Foodie Featured in PoV Magazine

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Benefit for Chef Matt Murphy of the Ritz

Jun 2

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Taking a cue from our friends at Blackened Out and in keeping with our support for all things dealing with Louisiana food and the people that bring it to us, check out this benefit for Chef Matt Murphy of the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans.

Matt was struck down with a rare infection that has led to him being placed in the ICU.  Besides leading the team at La Cote Brasserie, he (along with Alicia) also takes care of his young quads and they have another baby on the way.

His fellow chefs have rallied around him and there will be a benefit held on June 14th:

A fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, June 14th to benefit Mat Murphy and his family. The event will include tastings from the city’s premier chefs and includes 555 Restaurant, Antoine’s, Bacco, Bayona, Besh Restaurant Group, Bourbon House, Cafe Giovanni, Chateau de Lac, Cochon, Commander’s Palace, Cuvee and Rambala, Emeril’s Delmonico, Folse, Galatoire’s, Herbsaint, La Cote Brasserie, La Petite Grocery, Maurice’s Pastries, Mila, Muriel’s, Ralph’s on the Park, Redfish Grill, Ritz Carlton, Stella! and Stanley, Sucre, Trump Chicago, Vizzard’s and more.

There will be entertainment by Jeremy Davenport and the silent auction will feature everything from multiple night stays at exclusive hotels and resorts around the world, autographed copies of the participating chefs’ cookbooks, celebrity memorabilia, artwork, wine, gift certificates and jewelery.

You can get updates on Matt more information about the event at www.murphyquads.com.

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Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo

May 20

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poster2009 sm1 Mid City Bayou BoogalooThe Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo will be taking place this weekend on Bayou St. John in the Mid-City area of New Orleans.

Just what is the Bayou Boogaloo?

The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo is a community music festival organized for the purpose of both providing a community-building experience and raising funds for charities supported by the Mothership Foundation. The festival is held annually on Memorial Day weekend on the banks of Bayou Saint John in New Orleans.

The following vendors will be there serving great New Orleans food:

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POLL: Best boiled crawfish in Louisiana

May 18

Posted by Tommy in The Cajun Foodie | 16 Comments

Now, we all know that the best boiled crawfish is made at your own house, in your own pot, etc.  What is someone to do if they are not invited to your house though… where would you send them for a big pile of hot crawdads?

The Rules:  You get one vote so make it count.  If you don’t see your choice, leave your choice as a comment and we’ll add it on next chance we get.  Takeouts and dine-ins count.

Who has the best boiled crawfish in Louisiana?

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Say hello to all of our new authors!

May 15

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Just wanted to put up a front page announcement about some of our new authors and where to find there stuff on our site:

  • Captain Butter- making great recommendations from New Orleans to Houston
  • dpoimboeuf- a traveling food dude covering a lot of ground and kicking it off in San Antonio
  • Ashley- covering H-town for us and might, maybe, one day actually come back to LA to eat some Cajun food
  • Nick- our guy in Atlanta, showing us Cajuns how to get around the biggest city in the Southeast… and more importantly, where you should be heading when you get there

Just a reminder, if you or someone you know wants to do some eating and writing contact us!

Feeling a lil’ Cajun Pride

May 7

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I know this post is a bit out of the ordinary for The Cajun Foodie, but it is something I felt compelled to share and write about.

The Wife and I attended the Acadiana Business Awards dinner two nights ago in Lafayette, and found ourselves sitting in the presence of some of the greats of the South Louisiana business world.  One by one, they walked up to the podium to accept their awards and deliver some of the absolute best acceptance speeches I’ve ever heard.

There really is nothing like hearing successful entrepreneurs talk about the beginning of their business and the bumpy road to where they are now.  Excitement, exuberance, and sheer passion for life is exhibited by those that assume the risk and take the proverbial leap.

What really struck me however was the pride and joy expressed by the honorees in family, community, and South Louisiana as a whole and, as luck would have it, many of the recipients were also in the food business.

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Festival report: French Quarter Festival in New Orleans

Apr 30

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screen shot 300x225 Festival report: French Quarter Festival in New OrleansWe went to the French Quarter Festival the other weekend and had a fabulous time! The slightly overcast weather and nice breeze kept the temperatures cool and brought out the people as the Quarter was fully alive over the weekend.

This festival is quickly becoming one of my favorites in Louisiana.  With great food and music, it is well organized and spread out enough to allow people to move around while still being able to get to all the different areas with ease!

We met up with some friends and family, which is a very good thing, because with all the great food I intended to try, and I needed some help to get around to it all. Here’s where we hit though:
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