If you’re not familiar with New Orleans food terms, Mardi Gras can be a confusing time because their
cuisine is in the spotlight. We’ve covered King Cake and Jambalaya, but there are so many
others. NewOrleansRestaurants.com has put together a list of
the local lingo, complete with definitions of anything
you might encounter when dining down in the Big Easy. The pronunciation guide is especially helpful to anyone who will
be traveling through the area. Examples include:
- Beignet (ben yay') - Lighter than a doughnut, and square (no holes), sprinkled with powdered sugar
- Crawfish (craw' fish) - Fresh water shellfish, also known as "mudbugs" from the bayous!
- Muffuletta (Muf' a lotta) - And a lotta it is! Super-large, round, fat sandwich filled with salami-type meats, mozzarella cheese, pickles, and olive salad.
- Praline (Praw leen') Brown sugar, pecan-filled, candy patty.
And if you’re looking for non-food terms that might help you out on your travels, ExperienceNewOrleans.com has plenty, and you’ll soon know your bayous from your Boogalees.
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