Food and wine enthusiasts will find that every part of the U.S. boasts memorable dining experiences. Here are some ideas to get you started on your culinary journey:

1. Mingle with chefs and food lovers at one of New York City’s more than 50 Greenmarkets. Union Square’s market is the biggest, with produce, meats and other items.

Union Square Green Market Merchant

Welcome to New Orleans. Here, in this little corner of the American South, where European traditions blend with Caribbean influences, the history is as colorful as the local architecture; the food is the stuff of legend. Haitian and African Creoles developed an exotic, spicy cuisine and were instrumental in creating jazz and Zydeco.

New Orleans French Quarter

It’s culinary delights, soulful music, high rolling gaming and the great outdoors. It’s good company and quiet reflections, cultural ambience and luxurious accommodations. It’s a sub-tropical climate and scores of recreational opportunities. Are You Game?

Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is aptly named the “Festival Capital” of Louisiana. With more than 75 annual festivals, from the glittering splendor of Mardi Gras to the swashbuckling revelry of the Contraband Days Pirate Festival, there is a celebration almost every week.

Lake Charles

Most of us think New Orleans when talking about Louisiana – and in turn, we equal New Orleans with good food, friendly people, Mardi Gras, and the French Quarter.

French Quarter

The most striking feature of the French Quarter is the architecture that can be found here. But it is the atmosphere that keeps people coming back for more. There are the beautiful antique shops and museums on Royal Street, fun bars and clubs on Bourbon Street, and great entertainment on Jackson Square. One great way to take it all in is by horse-drawn carriage.
 

French Quarter

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Whether you have been to Mardi Gras or not, if you are not a native born New Orleanian, you might be missing out on some things!

Whether you have been to Mardi Gras or not, if you are not a native born New Orleanian, you might be missing out on some things. This article is here to provide you with ideas about what you should do during this Mardi Gras 2011 season.

First of all, you may be asking yourself, “When is Mardi Gras 2011?” It’s Tuesday March 8.

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