From the Mountains to the Ocean: A Food Tour of New Orleans

New Orleans is famous for its food, and this foodie tried almost everything on her short stay in the city. From oyster shooters to jambalaya to gumbo to creole, I took in all the food I could in the historic city.

First, an aside that takes place in Biloxi, Mississippi. This place is called The Shed, and it is one of the most run-down places I've been to, and I've been to some rough places. These are the places I love the most, they just have so much character. If you're on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, definitely check this BBQ place out! They've been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and they are phenomenal. Definitely get the Mac Salad as a side, but don't be fussy about the meats because everything's great! Look at this place!

Once in New Orleans, staying in the city for a few days after my Habitat for Humanity trip, the amazing food tour began. It of course had to start with Cafe du Monde, when we waited for forever just to eat some beignets and drink some coffee, but it's a fun experience in New Orleans. The place is so obvious by its huge line and green and white striped design.

Lunch took us to the Garden District, a rickety trolley ride from Canal Street. We ate at the best taco place (yes, taco place) I've ever been to. The name is the Rum House, and it is a Caribbean taqueria, if that seems to make any sense, but it is a great combination at this place. They have an entire flap of their menu dedicated to different tacos filled with everything imaginable. To start off, we ordered guacamole with a spicy mango salsa on top with homemade chips. I had a beautiful combination of three different meats in my tacos: a jerk chicken taco with mango salsa, a flank steak taco with homemade guacamole, and a Carolina pork taco with a spicy salsa. And no matter what you get for your meal, make sure to get their mac and cheese, it's some of the best I've had! Not exactly traditional New Orleans food, but fantastic nonetheless!