Louisiana

Beignet: What is it? Pillowy fried dough, doused with powdered sugar. Where to find it: Café Du Monde in New Orleans’ French Quarter is the unofficial world capital of beignets. New Orleans even has an annual Beignet Festival featuring beignets with both savory and sweet ingredients.

Few places are more Instagram-worthy than The Big Easy.

Mardi Gras Southwest Louisiana is finding ways to let the good times roll at a safe distance.

Even though much of America is stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s still possible to escape to the Southeast, if only in your mind.