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Looking for something great to eat but not sure where to start? Here's a roundup of the city's latest food news from the Where NOLA Eats team.

Last call for king cake! Ian McNulty shares his favorite king cakes this year and gives insight on the best fried chicken in the city for Mardi Gras. Chef Kevin Belton shares some Mardi Gras recipes. And Chelsea shares her meal at a French Quarter Cuban-style restaurant with Ian.

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What is the secret behind Louisiana caviar? This 250-million-year-old fish.

BY JACK BARLOW | Staff writer

What's fancier than caviar? The exclusive and expensive fish eggs have long been a fixture of haute cuisine, so it's no surprise that in a culinary-focused region like south Louisiana, there's a unique take on the delicacy. Read more

Ian McNulty: Bead lust at Mardi Gras is fleeting, but what we share through food can last

BY IAN MCNULTY | Staff writer

Jinxes and mojo aside, we New Orleanians don’t have much sway over the outcome of a Saints season. The same goes for crawfish season, which has been a dismal one thus far. Read more

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Guava daiquiris. Arepas. Croquettes. Ian McNulty took me for Cuban with a New Orleans twist.

Cinnamon cake rolls and shrimp Creole fuel a day on the Mardi Gras parade route

Ian McNulty: My 5 top fried chicken spots for Mardi Gras in NOLA are perfect for a party

These are Ian McNulty's favorite king cakes for Mardi Gras 2024. Get 'em while you can.

A few more bites

What is the secret behind Louisiana caviar? This 250-million-year-old fish.

Ian McNulty: Bead lust at Mardi Gras is fleeting, but what we share through food can last