JAZZ FEASTING YEAR ROUND pt. 2

Decisions, Delicious Decisions

As I said in part one, I do head straight to the food when I get into Jazz Fest, but decisions, decisions. 

Now I can just get what I am craving in the moment and get most of the other Jazz Fest treats year round without the lines.   Waiting in line means you're missing the music!

Here is where you can get some of the dishes found in Food Area 2 year round.

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Rosemint Herbal Iced Tea and Mandarin Orange Herbal Iced Tea

Rosmint Herbal Tea by Sunshine Concessions is a refreshing break from the heat that usually accompanies Jazz Fest. 

Even better is it mixes well with the bourbon or vodka you snuck in.

I cannot find any information on where to get the Jazz Fest drink and Sunshine Concessions does not have a web presence.  So I decided to give you the next best thing.
 
Here is a recipe for Rosemint Herbal Iced Tea I did find on Nola.com.  Enjoy.

Rosemint Herbal, Mandarin Orange and regular Iced Tea, Sunshine Concessions

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Fried Soft-Shell Crab Po-Boy,  Fried Catfish Filet Po-Boy

Soft-shell Crab Po-Boy, The Galley Seafood Restaurant

The Galley Seafood Restaurant is the home of the famous soft shell crab and catfish filet po-boys served at The Jazz Fest  since 1977.

After much success at festivals around the U.S. they began catering for businesses around Louisiana.

From there their restaurant was born! Now you can get a soft shell crab po-boy year round!

You can call for to-go orders or stop by! 

504-832-0955
2535 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001

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Pheasant, Quail & Andouille Gumbo, Crab & Crawfish Stuffed Mushrooms, Crawfish Enchilada

Since April 15, 1980, people from around Acadiana have been stopping in to sample the savory dishes created by Prejean's culinary experts.

Prejean's holds the record for the most medals captured by any culinary team in the south.

Their Crawfish Enchilada is made with a crawfish and Rotel cream sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped with shredded three blend cheese, baked and served with their zesty creole sauce.

The mushroom caps are filled with a delicate crab and shrimp stuffing, dusted with parmesan cheese, baked and drizzled with crab butter cream sauce.

Stop in for these Jazz Fest Favorites.
3480 NE NW Evangeline Throughway, Lafayette, LA

Pheasant, Quail & Andouille Gumbo, Crab & Crawfish Stuffed Mushrooms, Crawfish Enchilada, Prejean’s Restaurant

Prejean's, 3480 NE NW Evangeline Throughway, Lafayette, LA

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Spicy Meat Pie, Crawfish Pie, Mini Shrimp & Andouille Pies,  Mini Broccoli & Cheese Pies

Mrs. Wheat's Meat Pie

Mrs. Helen Wheat from Natchitoches, Louisiana, was the best at making Meat Pies.  

In 1979 her son, Jim Wheat, opened the restaurant known as Wheaty’s in Metairie.

This is when Mrs. Wheat’s introduced her “Natchitoches Meat Pies”  & “Crawfish Pies” to the New Orleans area.

These meat pies are some of the easiest to find year round at festivals, restaurants, and even at local stores. 

Or you can just order them directly from Mrs. Wheat’s.

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Stuffed Beignets: Lump Crab, Praline, Chocolate

Loretta was the first African American woman to successfully own and operate her own praline company in New Orleans,  Loretta’s Authentic Pralines.

She has won numerous awards for her contribution to the economic success of New Orleans, service to her community, and her philanthropist spirit.

Her stuffed beignets are a savory approach to the traditional beignet. This french donut is fried until golden and stuffed with succulent crab meat that has been sautéed with mushroom and butter and Served with Ms. Loretta’s special sauce.

You can stop by Loretta’s or order online.

Loretta's Authentic Pralines

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Crawfish Strudel, White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Cottage Catering in River Ridge, Louisiana,  serves their famous Crawfish Strudel with Penne pasta tossed in a spicy creole cream sauce.
 
You can order it frozen and shipped to you from Cottage Catering.

Crawfish Strudel and White Chocolate Bread Puddin, Cottage Catering

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Creole’s Stuffed Bread Sausage, Pepperoni & Mozzarella Stuffed Bread

Creole's Stuffed Bread, Creole's Lunch House

Creole's Lunch House has been Louisiana’s most beloved source for stuffed breads since 1983.
 
Their signature stuffed bread is loaded with ground beef, mild peppers and pork sausage.
 
They also put a modern twist on pizza by turning it inside out with their pizza stuffed bread.
 
You can stop by the Lunch House at 713 12th St, Lafayette, LA 70501, or order your stuffed breads online.

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