The last surviving bastion of the Baquet restaurant empire serves up superb soul food.
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Updates on the world's most intriguing food and drink.
Places to Eat & Drink
New Orleans, Louisiana
Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe
New Orleans, Louisiana
Café Reconcile
This non-profit restaurant offers job training and skills to members of the Central City community.
New Orleans, Louisiana
High Hat Cafe
Southern comfort food is on the menu at this neighborhood favorite.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lagniappe Bakehouse
Rise early for Kaitlin Guerin’s coveted sweet and savory pastries.
Food & Drink
Drinks
Nectar Soda
This pretty pink drink is a Cincinnati specialty.
Drinks
Tiquira
This violet-hued liquor is Brazil's oldest spirit.
Prepared Foods
Maultaschen
Legend has it that a monk hid meat in these dumplings to fool God.
Drinks
Pont
A town in East France still makes a beloved green-anise liquor born after the ban of absinthe.