Photos originally shared on Instagram, now collected here with short write-ups about where they were taken.
Crab claws Bordelaise and a ribeye during a July 2022 trip to New Orleans.
Crab claws are a Gulf Coast favourite, and served Bordelaise-style they come tossed in a buttery, garlicky sauce, perfect for mopping up with French bread. The photos show the crab claws and the ribeye from this meal.
Seafood and steak together is a classic New Orleans combination for a big night out.
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The Trifecta at the Ruby Slipper Cafe, a New Orleans brunch favourite with several locations around the city.
The Ruby Slipper is known for its creative Benedicts and Southern breakfast dishes, and a sampler like this one lets you try more than one at once. The photo shows the plate with three different Benedicts.
Weekend brunch lines can be long, so going early or on a weekday helps.
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Dinner at Pier 424 Seafood Market on Bourbon Street in the New Orleans French Quarter.
Pier 424 serves Louisiana seafood classics, from boiled shrimp and crawfish to fried platters and oysters. The photos show boiled shrimp with potatoes and drawn butter, along with other dishes from the meal.
Its Bourbon Street location makes it an easy stop in the middle of an evening in the Quarter.
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Acme Oyster House in the New Orleans French Quarter, during a July 2022 trip.
Acme has been shucking oysters since 1910 and is best known for its chargrilled oysters, along with raw oysters on the half shell, po’ boys and gumbo. The photos include the restaurant’s famous neon sign and some of the dishes.
The original location on Iberville Street, just off Bourbon Street, almost always has a line, but it moves steadily.
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Beignets at Café Beignet in the New Orleans French Quarter.
Beignets are New Orleans’ signature treat: square pillows of fried dough piled with powdered sugar, best eaten hot with a café au lait. The photo shows a fresh plate.
Café Beignet has several locations in the Quarter, including on Royal Street and Bourbon Street, and the lines are usually shorter than at the more famous Café du Monde.
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The first meal of a July 2022 trip to New Orleans.
The photos show chargrilled oysters, a New Orleans speciality where oysters are topped with garlic butter and cheese and cooked over a flame, served with French bread for the butter, along with other dishes from the meal.
There’s no better way to start a New Orleans trip than with a plate of oysters.
Originally posted on Instagram.
A Reuben from Greenberg’s Deli at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The Reuben is a deli classic: corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on grilled rye. The photo shows the sandwich from this visit.
Greenberg’s is a quick, casual option inside the New York-New York casino, right in the middle of the Strip.
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Korean BBQ in Las Vegas in May 2022.
At a Korean barbecue restaurant, meats are grilled at the table and served with banchan side dishes. The photos show the tabletop grill and some of the meal.
Las Vegas has a strong Korean barbecue scene, especially in the Chinatown area along Spring Mountain Road west of the Strip.
Originally posted on Instagram.
Mad Apple, the Cirque du Soleil show at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Mad Apple opened in 2022 and is a New York City-themed mix of acrobatics, comedy, music and dance, with a lively nightclub feel. The photo shows the stage and its lighting before the show.
It’s an adults-oriented show with a party atmosphere, a little different from Cirque’s more theatrical Strip productions.
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Lunch at Pike Place Chowder in Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
Pike Place Chowder is famous for its award-winning chowders, from classic New England clam to smoked salmon and seafood bisque. A sampler, like the one pictured, is the best way to try several at once.
The original location is tucked away in Post Alley inside the market, and there’s often a line at lunchtime, but it moves quickly.
Originally posted on Instagram.