Liam D Pierce

1 month ago | nola.com | Andrea Blumenstein |Jake Clapp |Liam D Pierce |Sarah Ravits

It’s never hard to find a great meal in New Orleans, but as summer sets in and the temperature heats up, locals tend to seek out lighter dishes, colder drinks and snowball stands. And seasonal menus start to change as well. The end of crawfish season gives way to more crab and shrimp dishes and spring strawberries are replaced by blueberries, blackberries and watermelons. Still, if you want that piping hot bowl of chicken and andouille gumbo, you can easily find it in New Orleans.

2 months ago | nola.com | Jake Clapp |Liam D Pierce |Kaylee Poche |Sarah Ravits

Spring in New Orleans brings with it not just pollen but also the smells of crawfish boils wafting through the air. It’s never a bad time to dip into the seafood section on New Orleans menus, and spring is when many of those dishes really shine as the city hits peak crawfish season and oysters and crabs are in good supply. We’re also in the weather sweet spot with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures perfect for eating outside in a French Quarter courtyard or Mid-City patio.