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So much to eat. So little time. Lonely Planet's World Food New Orleans explores Louisiana's Creole, Cajun and Soul food traditions. As any savvy traveler will tell you, New Orleans is one of the best-fed cities in the world. From butter-sauced trout amandine to deep bowls of steaming seafood gumbo, the Crescent City is ground zero for foodies worldwide and home to one of America's most vibrant culinary cultures. Whether you're digging into a gargantuan "po-boy" sandwich or nibbling sugar-dusted beignets (square doughnuts) at a French Quarter café, any trip to New Orleans is a celebration of life, history, and (most importantly) food. Lonely Planet's World Food New Orleans looks at every aspect of this food-crazy metropolis -- from the linen-clad tables of the old line Creole establishments to the standout neighborhood restaurants that dot the city. The book takes a look at New Orleans' storied history, international influences, and distinctive ingredients that contribute to the unique local cuisine. Part of Lonely Planet's popular World Food Guide series, this release is the first to feature an American destination and to concentrate on a single city. As a handy pocket guide or indispensable kitchen reference, World Food New Orleans is tailor-made for people who live to eat, drink, and travel. World Food New Orleans also looks beyond the urban borders to celebrate the famed Cajun foods of southwest Louisiana and savory southern/soul food heritage of the state's northern reaches. It's a complete look at everything from roadside crawfish "boiling points" to the everyday home cooking traditions. World Food New Orleans includes:
About the Author Pableaux Johnson is a food and travel writer who splits his time between the oyster bars of Southern Louisiana and the barbecue joints of Austin, Texas. Johnson is a regular contributor to New Orleans CitySearch, the Austin Chronicle, and Texas Monthly magazine. In his quest for the perfect meal, Pableaux eats his way through the world’s great food cultures and maintains the travel food website www.bayoudog.com. |
World Food New Orleans by Pableaux Johnson (with Charmaine O'Brien) Lonely Planet Publications, November 2000 Cover Price $13.99, ISBN 0-86450-110-3
About the Series Lonely Planet's World Food Guides explore all aspects of major world cuisines. Fully illustrated with full-color photography, each guide covers the width and breadth of popular culinary traditions-- including comprehensive discussions of regional cuisines, distinctive ingredients and navigating local markets. In addition to being the perfect "how to eat" guide for travelers, Lonely Planet's World Food guides are also convenient kitchen reference works with plenty of authentic recipes and specialized culinary dictionaries. World Food Guides are currently available for France, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, New Orleans, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and Viet Nam. Availability World Food New Orleans should be on bookstore shelves by December 1. If you plan on ordering from amazon.com, you'll notice that the book's title, ISBN and author information are outdated. Until the information is updated use this link for online orders. |
