Experience the Flavors and Tastes of New Orleans Louisiana

Kim Ranjbar of Suck the Heads recommends Patois Restaurant in New Orleans, where Chef Aaron Burgau serves up French dishes with a local accent (or "patois") like Almond Crusted Gulf Fish, Short Rib Sandwich, and Duck Confit Salad.

James Beard Award-winning chef John Currence of the City Grocery Group restaurants discusses his new cookbook, Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey: Recipes From my Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some. We talk about Tabasco sauce, the rise of the celebrity chef and the impact of Hurricane Katrina on his hometown.

Try shrimp and grits at these fantastic restaurants next time you travel to New Orleans, Louisiana.

What do foodies need to know when traveling to New Orleans? We asked Brad Weaber, the Executive VP of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.