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Travel NOLA for the Uninitiated

New Orleans is close enough to Dallas that you can decide on a Wednesday and be eating oysters by Friday afternoon. Southwest flies nonstop from Love Field in well under two hours, and American and Frontier fly nonstop out of DFW. That makes it one of the easiest long weekends a Texan can take, and one of the best fed.

Here is how we would do it, from where to sleep to where to eat to what to see once you are full. Please note, that in coming weeks we will publish a NOLA restaurant guide that will be less familiar and equally delicious.

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Exploring Gumbo and Where to Find it in NOLA

Gumbo, the hearty and flavorful stew synonymous with New Orleans, is a dish that encapsulates the rich cultural tapestry of the region. A beloved staple of Louisiana cuisine, gumbo is a culinary masterpiece that brings together diverse influences, creating a dish that is as complex in history as it is in flavor.

Gumbo’s origins are as diverse as the city of New Orleans itself. The name “gumbo” is derived from the West African word for okra, “ki ngombo,” reflecting one of the key ingredients in traditional recipes. This dish is a true melting pot, incorporating elements from African, French, Spanish, and Native American culinary traditions.

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