New Orleans (pronounced /nʲuːˈɔɹliˌɛnz/, locally /ˌnuːˈɔːlɛnz/; French: La Nouvelle-Orléans ) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana.New Orleans is located in southeastern Louisiana along the Mississippi River some 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The city is bordered by Lake Pontchartrain to the north. It is coextensive with Orleans Parish. It is named after Philippe II, Duc d'Orléans, Regent of France, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. New Orleans is known for its multicultural heritage as well as its music and cuisine and is considered the birthplace of jazz.Its status as a world-famous tourist destination is due in part to its architecture, music, cuisine, its annual Mardi Gras, and other celebrations and festivals. The city is often referred to as "The most unique city in America".

It used to be that the best way for a San Franciscan to satisfy a hankering for Creole food would be to hop on a plane and hightail it straight to the Big Easy. That is, until Brenda's French Soul Food opened this year on Polk Street.

Las Vegas has some pretty good mid and low price Mexican restaurants but does not fare very well at the high end. If you are on a budget, Mexican food in Vegas is a good deal but if you are visiting from Chicago, San Antonio or Houston you might want to stick to buffets, French food and steaks.

Five tips for slowing down, enjoying your food, making every meal time special and for not consuming so many empty calories. I loved this article because the tips are easy and they make sense!

Five tips for slowing down, enjoying your food, making every meal time special and for not consuming so many empty calories. I loved this article because the tips are easy and they make sense!

French food is always elegant and refined. The masterpieces of royal cooks have become a signature in French cooking. The world’s greatest chefs were masters of French cooking or cuisine. French cuisine is also noted for the diverse food preparation coming from the 26 different French regions. French cooking and techniques have greatly..