On this episode of Beyond Bourbon Street, we dive into 18 fun facts about New Orleans, its history, and the people who call it home.
What do ice, dental floss, and pharmacies have in common? How about opera and the game of craps? The Superdome and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway bridge?
Next, we talk about some of the interesting New Orleans characters you've never heard of. Along the way, you'll learn surprising facts about the Crescent City and find ways to check them out during your next visit.
We top it off with a list of ten people born in New Orleans, including some surprises.
All this and more in today's episode of Beyond Bourbon Street!
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On this episode of Beyond Bourbon Street, we explore the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. The museum may be small, but it houses a large variety of artifacts and stories, dedicated to the culinary history of the Southern United States.
The Southern Food and Beverage Museum is also home to the Museum of the American Cocktail. While the cocktail may not have been invented in New Orleans, we certainly have made it our own. Learn about the Sazerac, the Crusta, the tangled history of absinthe, and more!
Join Mark and his guest, Liz Williams, as they discuss food and drink in the heart of the Crescent City.
All this and more in today's episode of Beyond Bourbon Street!
The Southern Food and Beverage Museum is located at 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, three blocks off of St. Charles Avenue. The museum is open daily Wednesday-Monday (closed Tuesdays).
You can find the Southern Food and Beverage Museum online at Southern Food. Be sure to check out the blog!
Additionally, you can find the Southern Food and Beverage Museum on Twitter (@SouthernFood) and on Instagram @EatDrinkSoFab
Liz Williams is the co-author of two books. Lift your Spirits, and New Orleans: a Food Biography. Both are available at local New Orleans booksellers, including Octavia Books and Garden District Book Shop. You can also purchase them at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum.
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