A few weeks ago I took a short trip to New Orleans with some friends. As tempting as it is to share some more “colorful” photos with you all…I think I’ll stick to the food.
Honestly, I didn’t take many photos while there, but while in and out of different local grocery stores and shops, some of the local favorite foods gave me a good chuckle.
I was ready for the crawfish, the Louisiana Shrimp, the Cafe au Lait, and the incredibly yummy beignets (heaven) BUT I wasn’t as prepared for the frog legs, the armadillo eggs, and the turduchen sausages.
So, I got to thinking. When people visit Cape Ann, what would they find that would surprise them in regards to our local fare?
Thoughts? I’d love to hear.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Sounds like a wonderfully fun trip Nichole!! I can’t think of any specific item except that if they were brand, brand new to the area, they may be expecting predominantly seafood restaurants but would be surprised at the range of items served at very reasonably prices, relative to other tourist destinations. And too they might be surprised that within a very small area there are three Italian caffe/specialty shops, Virgilio’s, Caffe Sicila, and Sclafani’s.
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I think Kim has nailed some good specialty items. Also, do remember that whole fried clams are practically nonexistent except for parts of the NE shore areas…mainly NE Mass. I haven’t seen them on menus west of Leominster. You get clam strips, but nobody I know has ever eaten (or even heard of) a complete clam, fried. (I’m talking Midwesterners but there were no fried clams in Philly when we lived there, either.) The Joey lobster roll with no green ingredients isn’t confined to Cape Ann, exactly, but it is rare outside the Boston to Maine axis. Especially on a real Mass bun. I’ve only mentioned long time staples. But as a visitor for almost 40 years, anyone who came to Cape Ann way long ago would be amazed by the diversity and quality of food today.
New Orleans is quite a treasure, isn’t it? It is almost like being in a foreign country where everyone speaks English, you are usually below sea level, and the food is very interesting. My favorite place is Napoleon House, in the French Quarter. But I’ve not done nearly enough exploration.
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Very good post both Kim and Bob hit it very well above! The food – and fun spirits flow that way remember this was the destination in the Easy Rider classic 1969…great music jazz – blues and creole…We used to catch the crawdads in the along Rio Grande or in the feeder arroyo’s, but not my lobster or Atlantic,but can cook them many ways also! Every place you walk and breath your leave a part of you there and adapt and overcome! What was it Donna Said Embrace it! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
Al Hirt ” Stranger in Paradise “.wmv
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Just going back now through all of the GMG posts I’ve missed-so glad you had a fun weekend here in nola! Hope we had good weather….it’s pretty cold down here this week, but obviously not compared to there!! I moved back down here last August, so glad to be back (Although I will desperately miss Cape Ann in the summer, I am happy to be back here!)
Next time anyone comes down, I’m happy to provide food/restaurant/bar recommendations!
Kate Lufkin
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