Southern Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Grilled shrimp, seasoned street corn, pickled carrots, onions, and jalapeno, served over a bed of crisp Romaine lettuce with cojita cheese and finished with Cajun ranch dressing. You don’t always have to punish your body with decadent meals; sometimes, lighter fare is just what you need to keep the party going.

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.

3 slightly spicy tacos on corn tortilla