In New Orleans, we live to eat — so its time to get out there and live! Here’s my scouted list of yummy menu items that have my mouth watering from afar.

Crawfish and Grits at Backatown Coffee & Parlour

Chorizo Fat Glazed Octopus at Que Pasta NOLA

Fried Pork Chop at La Petite Grocery

Mushroom Melt Dip at The Chloe

Bub’s Burger at Bub’s Burger

Chilled Pumpkin Bisque with Parmesan Broth at Justine

Ricotta Gnudi at Brennan’s

Thai Soup at Poke Loa

Duck Confit with Cilantro Rice at Titos Ceviche & Pisco

Have you tasted any of these? Would love to hear what you think!

And while we’re at it, here’s a list of a few I’ve had recently that make me want to go back for more…

Biscuits at Alma Cafe

Jamaican Jerk Chicken at Johnny’s Jamaican Grill

Vegeteble Crudite with Cashew Puree at The Columns

Pompano David at Arnaud’s (an all time favorite for when I want to be healthy)

Red Velvet Cake from Gracious Bakery with Stracciatella from Piccolo Gelateria

Squid Ink Gnocchi at Cavan

Seared Pompano at Station 6

Hearts of Palm Salad at Lilette (another all time favorite for when I want to be healthy)

Everything at Nagomi

Now, if only calories weren’t a thing.

TELL THEM SCOUT SENT YOU!

—TAYLOR