Welcome to the Big Easy aka New Orleans, Louisiana ! NoLA wi..

Welcome to the Big Easy aka New Orleans, Louisiana ! NoLA will always have a special place in my heart. This is hands down one of my favorite city’s in America due to its unique culture, history, food, drinks, art and of course jazz music. Before I get into some of my favorite recommendations to visit throughout New Orleans I would like to share a little history surrounding the city. New Orleans was founded in 1718 by French colonist and was the territorial capital of French Louisiana then ruled by the spanish for 40 years before becoming apart of America in 1803 due to the Louisiana purchase. Although NolA is not the oldest city in the states it does claim to be the most haunted city of all 50 states. If you have the time and would like to explore around the french quarter I suggest you check out this guided tour at www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/ghost-and-vampire-tour this a great way to explore the city and view some of the orginial architecture still intact that dates back to the 1700’s . The tour is 2 hours in length and while you may not believe in ghosts the true crime tour history they speak about is true and very interesting. For example my favorite part of the tour was the story of the Lalaurie mansion in the French quarter. If you’re a American horror story fan like me you will be familiar with the character Kathy Bates plays (Madame Delphine) in season 3 “The Coven”. This portion of the tour dives into all the facts of what actually happed at the Lalaurie mansion. Not to mention you also do a little bar hopping throughout hehe you know I love a good cocktail! Now lets talk food baby! Don’t be calorie counting in New Orleans they are known for their creole cuisine and of course that fried gator🐊 ! Here’s a list of some of my favorite eats : 1.) Masperos- local favourite of creole cuisine 2.) Jacques-Iom’s - creole soul food and Neighborhoods favourite, expect a wait. 3.) Mandina’s- another amazing creole restaurant, great catfish poboys. 4.). Emeril’s- upscale New Orleans style food with luxury style dinning and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse creating dishes in the kitchen. 5.) Mothers Restaurant- the name says it all, a cafeteria style restaurant serving you popular southern favorite's made by mama. Τo see and hear more about my experience in the Big Easy watch the video above on OFTV! - Chow Mila xo