French Quarter: Gumbo’s Rich Mix

Learn about the cultures and religions that came together to shape the cuisine of the city, and its most iconic dish: Gumbo.

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Chef Alfred Singleton, born and raised in New Orleans, spent his childhood working in the kitchen of his family’s popular sandwich shop which was steeped in the rich food traditions of New Orleans. Now come walk with Chef Al and experience the... More

Duration
50 minutes
Location
Jackson Square
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Brennan's Restaurant

Savor another local flavor or two - and pick up a recipe

Antoine's Restaurant

Call into a restaurant with a long local history

516 Bourbon St

Hear of the Chinese contribution to the local cuisine

Rouses Market

Pick up a few ingredients for your own Cajun-inspired creations

Behind Cafe du Monde

Bite into a beignet: the perfect post-gumbo dessert

The Mississippi River

Look out over the Mighty Mississippi -a source of sustenance

Jacques The Butcher Statue

Take a pic with this tribute to the people that made this market great

Southern Candymakers

Sample the local twist on a French classic

Clay Relief Sculpture of the French Market

Get orientated, geographically and historically, at the old French market

Cafe Sbisa

Treat yourself to a bowl of 'Gumbo of the Day'

Tujague's Restaurant

Grab yourself a cocktail at the oldest stand up bar in the US

Jackson Square Andrew Jackson Statue

Learn of the rich merging of world cuisines that gave New Orleans its distinctive identity

Tips & Hours

  • This tour can be taken any time after 12pm, but is best experienced in the early evening, starting after 4pm, to maximize the number of stops open and serving gumbo.

  • All of the stops accept credit cards. Some of the stops have a special deal for Detour customers and some restaurants have a smaller cup of gumbo for sale that is only available for Detour listeners. Just ask!

  • There is an opportunity to purchase a lot of delicious food on this tour – be sure to come hungry!

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