Culinary

Louisiana offers nothing short of a culinary adventure. Our food is our culture, and our culture spans centuries. Whether you sample pork boudin in Lafayette, savory meat pies in Natchitoches, Oysters Rockefeller in the French Quarter — or a modern culinary classic crafted from a James Beard award-winning chef — you are sampling the rich mix of Louisiana’s heritage. Taste the wonder that is Louisiana. Explore the Louisiana Culinary Trails to discover the rich cuisine and spice of life that makes Louisiana a food destination.

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Catfish Kingdom
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Catfish is king in north Louisiana, and on one Saturday each April its doting subjects gather in downtown Winnsboro to pay homage.

 

The Franklin Parish Catfish Festival draws an estimated 40,000 people to hear live music, browse 300 or so craft booths and, of course, eat catfish – lots of catfish. During the day-long event, cooks fry up two tons of the sliced filets. It's a testament to the place the humble catfish has earned in the hearts – and dinner plans – of so many local people.

 


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