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Food is to New Orleans what wine is to France: the city is celebrated worldwide for its delicious albeit unwholesome cuisine. A plethora of restaurants exist at which to enjoy Creole and Cajun cooking. Picking the city?s best poses a challenge especially after eating one?s way to a larger dress size. But here are several standouts. Important caveat: few options exist for vegetarians. Always ask your server for non-meat options as that bowl of rice and beans invariably contains ham. Café Fleur-de-Lis: Named after the symbol of New Orleans, Café Fleur-de-Lis is the place to get breakfast in the French Quarter. Guests wait in long lines to order from a delicious menu of local favorites including seafood omelets oozing with crawfish and shrimp, ham-filled muffaletta sandwiches and gut-busting ?everything? hash browns. The last overflows with bacon, sausage, ham, cheese and country gravy and is immensely satisfying. Remember to wear elastic-waist pants.Café Fleur-de-Lis 307 Chartres Street
New Orleans, L.A. 70130
504/6551806Cochon: The name?the French word for pig? says it all. From fried boudin to Lousiana pulled pork, Cajun eatery Cochon has pork lovers covered. The boudin balls are served with stone ground mustard and pick...