Archived Article By Tom Fitzmorris
Originally published April 11, 2008
Friday-Sunday, April 11-13; Guide To Food Here
French Quarter Festival Begins Today
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the French Quarter Festival, and it promises the best food in the history of the event. I've looked over the list and found that not only are all of the best restaurants back again, but that some great new food vendors will be there.
The standards the Festival sets for its vendors are high. They have to be restaurants, and chain restaurants are actively discouraged. French Quarter restaurants get special consideration, for obvious reasons.
Everything is allegedly appetizer size, although I find that three items about fills me up for the day. The prices are so low as to constitute a major bargain. The best plan is to share things, and to pace yourself.
The food starts being served at eleven in the morning all three days. It goes on until seven in the evening at the Mint and Jackson Square, but continues until nine along the riverfront (seven Sunday). Beverages of all kinds are served in all the food areas.
The food booths only accept cash and Festival tickets. However, there are booths where you can use your credit card to buy the tickets.
As in past years, I've compliled a list of all the food being served at the three major areas where the food and music are concentrated. I have annotated it with my recommendations, based on what I've found in past years, or the vendor's track record, if they're new to the festival. The list is so long that I've put it on its own page.
Click here for our guide to the French Quarter Festival food.
Maps, schedules for the music, and much more information is at the
I will broadcast live all three days, from Jackson Square. See you there!
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