These you might not be so familiar with; also known as Creole rice fritters, calas used to be a permanent fixture in the New Orleans’ food landscape. Unfortunately, they’re slowly disappearing, but we don’t forget the past; we embrace it. Perfect with a cup of coffee, these deep-fried pleasures are crucial morning fuel in the French Quarter.

New Orleans Style beignets topped and stuffed with crawfish tails and creole cream sauce

Beignets You know them, you love them, but you’ve never had them from us. Skip the lines down the street, grab a couple of beignets, and instead of hot chocolate, get a beer or cocktail.