Video of New Orleans Jacques Imo's Cafe & Restaurant

One of the best dining experiences we had in New Orleans was at Jacques Imo's (thanks for the invitation, Grady and Elena!).

Although we had to wait in front of the restaurant for an hour to get in (in good weather take some mosquito repellent), it was well worth it. Great food, superb atmosphere, the cafe was crammed with happily eating-chatting people. It's definitely a place to go if you enjoy the continuous buzz of people feeling relaxed. No tie, no worries, no stuck-up ladies, exquisite food. You can feel at home immediately. A must see - must eat place in New Orleans.



Jacques Imos video made by InSearchOfRealFood may help you to decide if you want to check out this fantastic restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Unfortunately the video just misses to show the interior of the restaurant, but we learn how Jacques is picking different foods for different musician styles.
David Liebermann is welcome by Jacques Imo, the chef and owner of Jacques Imo's Cafe in New Orleans.
Jacques says: "I said, hey, if I can't be a rock star, I might as well party and serve the rock stars."

The History of New Orleans Mardi Gras King Cake

This video on Mardi Gras King Cake answers the question 'What is the origin of the purple green and gold colored bread of the Mardi Gras carneval, the King Cake made of cinnamon dough?' Producer Anne-Marie Berger went to New Orleans to find out the origin of the Mardi Gras King Cake. "This old tradition started as a pagan ritual in Europe to select a king or queen for the day... This cake is a fun tradition that is gaining popularity with Mardi Gras observers in St. Louis."



Purple representing justice, green representing faith and gold symbolizing power. Plastic babies hidden inside!

Here's an easy king cake recipe with great photo illustrations of each step if you feel like making one!