Have you ever heard of Réveillon? 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 Réveillon in New Orleans, where to get a great old fashioned, plus a whole lot more!

Today’s episode is a question and answer show where we answer questions from listeners like you.

1. Why are city services so bad? (3:43)

2. How have marching bands been affected? (7:37)

3. Why don’t more people walk in New Orleans? (11:36)

4. Favorite place for live music? (15:07)

5. Thoughts on retiring in NOLA (16:57)

6. Early morning New Orleans suggestions (20:29)

7. Katrina episode? (23:48)

8. Local musician episodes upcoming? (29:15)

9. Have you ever felt the city is dangerous for your kids? (30:27)

10. A map for the wall murals? (34:30)

11.  Holiday traditions that are different in New Orleans (36:15)

12. Doreen Ketchens street performance? (38:40)

13. Are the cemeteries open to tourists? (40:42)