Have you ever heard of Reveillon? These were traditional meals prepared and served after Midnight Mass in the early morning hours of Christmas.
This tradition was carried on in New Orleans until the 1940s when it basically died. In the late 1990s, it was revived by French Quarter restaurants. Today, it is among the most favored holiday traditions in New Orleans.
Listen to my discussion with New Orleans food critic Ian McNulty and learn about Reveillon in New Orleans, where to get a great old fashioned, plus a whole lot more!
If you enjoyed my discussion with Ian McNulty, there are lots of ways to get a second helping. Follow Ian on Instagram and Twitter (@IanMcNultyNOLA) to keep up with the latest New Orleans food news.
You can also find his articles over at The New Orleans Advocate.
Ian has written two wonderful books. A Season of Night: New Orleans After Katrina and Louisiana Rambles: Exploring America's Cajun and Creole Heartland.
When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more.
You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with!
To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates.
You'll also get a bit of lagniappe, a little something extra. In this case, you'll receive a $10 credit to be used at Tout La in the hotel lobby - your stop for coffee and a quick bite to eat as you head out to explore New Orleans.
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Want to explore the Garden District? Head on over to Two Chicks Walking Tours. They’ve got you covered with a wonderful tour that will provide plenty of history along with fun facts about some of the neighborhoods’ residents, past and present. You also get to learn about our cemeteries because this tour includes Lafayette Cemetery, in the heart of the Garden District.
Two Chicks also offers several varieties of French Quarter tours, as well as tours of St. Louis #1. Whatever you choose, know you will be in great hands and will have a wonderful time. Use code BEYOND and save 15%. twochickswalkingtours.com
A big thanks to Ian McNulty for joining me today! A special thanks to our community members who submitted the questions we used as part of the episode. Join us on Facebook if you want to send in your questions for a future show.
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You complete a brief questionnaire to help us get to know you and the experience you want to have in New Orleans. Next, we set up a 20-30 minute phone or video call. During the call, we get to know you a little better. We can clarify any questions and bounce a few ideas off of you to make sure we ‘re on the right track.
Finally, we prepare and deliver a pdf document with our recommendations for your trip. Depending on your needs the report will contain specific places to stay, eat and drink. It will also offer suggestions on things to do and see, all based on your budget and interests.
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In this solo episode I answer your questions about New Orleans! The questions cover everything from art museums to music education, best snowballs to cheap oysters, and more!
If you want to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, join our free Facebook Group (Beyond Bourbon St Krewe).
2:56 Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
4:06 I would love to live in New Orleans!
5:26 Can you recommend some art museums in the area? (NOTE: I missed the art part of the question and talked about several museums, some of which are not focused on art. Oops!
9:08 I would like to know of any good cafes that cater to gluten free needs?
9:41 Who has the best snowballs?
10:43 Can you tell us a little about music education in the schools?
15:06 Could you something about the Yellow Fever outbreaks? (NOTE: we’ll put this on the list for future episode topics)
15:44 Would love to hear your thoughts on street music versus the bands that play in clubs, or pros such as Cowboy Mouth?
20:09 What are some must visit historical spots for those interested in music history in New Orleans?
24:46 Why doesn’t New Orleans advertise itself better, especially as a family 'friendly-ish' destination?
27:14 Most underrated po-boy?
28:26 What is your essential New Orleans food or drink experience?
31:05 Where do we go for cheap oysters?
32:26 Talk about your experience at last year’s Bourbon Fest.
35:16 What is the ultimate holiday Christmas experience in New Orleans?
40:20 What was the city like when the Saints won the Super Bowl in 2009?
43:16 Writers from and about New Orleans?
45:36 Can you please interview Jonathan Weiss?
46:04 Where do people in New Orleans grocery shop?
48:36 Lightning round questions!
Algiers Historical Society does have free, self-guided walking tours. This ties into the question about historic music-related sites in New Orleans. Click here to visit their site and check out the tours.
Our Instagram feed (@beyondbourbonst) is a great way to see images of New Orleans architecture.
Reveillon menus are found here.
#17 - Garden District with Christine Miller
#48 – Moving to New Orleans, Part I
#50 – Moving to New Orleans, Part II
#61 – Hansen’s Snobliz and the Story of the New Orleans Snowball
#62 – The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Snowballs
#54 – Slavery in Louisiana – a Visit to Whitney Plantation
#30 – Algiers Point – the 2nd Oldest Neighborhood in New Orleans
#10 – The Family Guide to Exploring New Orleans
#02 – Bayou Classic, Bonfires, Reveillon Dinners & Christmas in the Oaks
#68 - How Bourbon Street Happened (w/Richard Campanella)
#53 – Bienville’s Dilemma & the Founding of New Orleans (w/Richard Campanella)
#40 – Abraham Lincoln in New Orleans (w/Richard Campanella)
When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more.
You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with!
To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates.
You'll also get a bit of lagniappe, a little something extra. In this case, you'll receive a $10 credit to be used at Tout La in the hotel lobby - your stop for coffee and a quick bite to eat as you head out to explore New Orleans.
Want to explore the Garden District? Head on over to Two Chicks Walking Tours. They’ve got you covered with a wonderful tour that will provide plenty of history along with fun facts about some of the neighborhoods’ residents, past and present. You also get to learn about our cemeteries because this tour includes Lafayette Cemetery, in the heart of the Garden District.
Two Chicks also offers several varieties of French Quarter tours, as well as tours of St. Louis #1. Whatever you choose, know you will be in great hands and will have a wonderful time. Use code BEYOND and save 15%. twochickswalkingtours.com
A special thanks to our community members who sent in questions. Join us on Facebook if you want to send in your questions for a future episode.
Of course you do!
If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans and want to cut through all the research we’re here to help. We offer a personalized travel consult. Here’s how it works:
You complete a brief questionnaire to help us get to know you and the experience you want to have in New Orleans. Next, we set up a 20-30 minute phone or video call. During the call, we get to know you a little better. We can clarify any questions and bounce a few ideas off of you to make sure we ‘re on the right track.
Finally, we prepare and deliver a pdf document with our recommendations for your trip. Depending on your needs the report will contain specific places to stay, eat and drink. It will also offer suggestions on things to do and see, all based on your budget and interests.
Sound good? Just go to beyondbourbonst.com/travel for all the details and a link to order the service.
If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on
Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play Music or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans.
Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi?
Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com
Thanks for listening!
Mark