A Taste of the Town – New Orleans Style

Dining is to New Orleans as shopping is to New York… it is a MUST DO! A passionate art form, the cuisine in and around New Orleans with its world-renown and award winning restaurants and chefs will make your dining experience in New Orleans a savory and unforgettable experience. Thanks to NewOrleansRestaurants.com, dining in the “Big Easy” has never been so easy… and satisfying. With detailed descriptions and a rating scale of service, you are sure to find a restaurant that is suitable to your taste. If you are unable to make the trip to New Orleans this season, well, then let us bring a “Taste of New Orleans” to you. We looked in our own backyard and have found a few local favorites that are sure to satisfy your taste and create a New Orleans Style Mardi Gras “Party in Your Mouth”! Where: Beechwood Restaurant and Lounge 601-636-3761 Suggestion: Grouper Orleans Where: Cedar Grove Mansion Inn & Restaurant 601-636-1000 Suggestion: New Orleans Catfish Where: Duff’s Tavern and Grille 601-638-8828 Suggestion: Crawfish Etouffe served over Rice Where: Jacques’ Café in the Park 601-638-5811 Suggestion: Linguini and Creole Shrimp Where: Main Street Market Cafe 601-634-8088 Suggestion: New Orleans Style Muffaletta Where: Monsour’s at the Biscuit Company 601-638-1571 Suggestion: Louisiana Crawfish Tail Salad Where: ROCA Restaurant and Bar Suggestion: Crawfish Bolognese Where: Rowdy’s Family Catfish Shack 601-638-2375 Suggestion: Shrimp Poboy Where: Rusty’s Riverfront Grill 601-638-2030 Suggestion: Cajun Shrimp Marinara Where: Toney’s Restaurant and Lounge 601-636-0024 Suggestion: Crabmeat Au Gratin Where: Walnut Hills Roundtable Restaurant 601-638-4910 Suggestion: Seafood Gumbo Here is a glance at what Vicksburg is serving up this weekend: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY Friday, March 4, 2011, The Knights of Columbus Hall on Fisher Ferry Road will be the location for their annual Fish Fry.  Fried or Grilled Catfish plates with all the trimmings are just $8.00 and go to benefit Haven House Family Shelter. WESTSIDE THEATRE FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE FIRST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS PARTY Saturday, March 5, 2011, from 6pm to 10pm The Coral Room at The Vicksburg will be the site for the first annual Mardi Gras Party hosted by the Westside Theatre Foundation. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children, 12 and under and will include a night of music and festivities including a New Orleans inspired buffet which will include: Hot Crab Dip w/homemade garlic bread sticks Cajun Hot Wings with a creamy blue cheese dip Shrimp and Cheese Grits Red Beans and Rice Cajun Potato Salad Mardi Gras King Cake and fresh from New Orleans French Bread Ticket prices include food and soft drinks with a full service bar available. BON APPETITE!]]]]> ]]>