Louisiana Eats! Takes A Virtual Tour Of France

WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio | By Poppy Tooker

Published April 25, 2015 at 3:10 AM CDT

This week, Louisiana Eats takes a virtual tour of France, beginning with a discussion about connecting the future and the past with Mayor Mitch Landrieu at the newly-renovated St. Roch Market.

On this week'sLouisiana Eats!, we take a virtual trip to Paris. Our first stop is a rendezvous with New Orleans Mayor MitchLandrieuat theSt. Roch Market– a place wherecharcuterie, crepes and cheeses are served – much like in a Parisianmarché.

St.Rochis the last of the original city markets that formally dotted New Orleans' cityscape. Built in 1875, this landmark has recently been renovated and restored to its former glory.

Then, cheese expert and writerLiz Thorpetakes us on a trip across France, sampling the many varieties of cheeses that make certain regions inL'Hexagoneso renowned.

Next, we visit The Crepe Cart at the French Market and learn about Tracy Kish and Samantha Saliter's authentic version of the classic French dish.

Roving reporter Nate Winner gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the opulent dessert after party that was part of the John Besh Foundation’s Fêtes des Chefs.

Finally, Bryan Burkey of the Wine Institute of New Orleans offers a champagne toast to our wonderful adventure.

Parlez-vous français avec moi, on this week's Louisiana Eats!