Why French Quarter Festival Goes So Hard

French Quarter Festival turns 35 this year and takes place April 12th-15th. Read below about my take on last years experience and why I rate #FQF above the rest.

April marks the beginning of festival season where you can’t go a weekend in NOLA without finding yourself in attendance of one. Of all the festivals, The French Quarter Festival (FQF) has consistently been my top pick. The French Quarter Festival, now in its 35th year, is my favorite festival for 3 reasons: it’s free, the food is unmatched, and serves as an unplanned family reunion. With the festivals’ success and massive turnout of over 700,000 people in attendance last year, one would wonder why a fee to enter hasn’t been set in place, yet. (IJS) New Orleans’ French Quarter Festival is the largest free music festival in the South and that, you cannot beat. Now let’s get down to brass tacks, the FOOD.

 

I think I speak for the everyone when I say, “it’s all about the food!”. FQF gives a variety of selections, hosting over 60 restaurants to showcase their best eats. Food vendors are spread across Woldenberg Riverfront Park and throughout Jackson Square giving attendees ample opportunities to put these NOLA staples to the test. If you’re anything like myself, a pro when it comes to festival going, you are starving yourself days in advance in preparation for the food intake.

This year I indulged in shrimp and grits, crab beignets with red pepper remoulade, and a sugarcane glazed pork belly po-boy. The shrimp & grits, which is always a safe pick, was close to perfection. The consistency of the grits was neither too loose nor too thick, balancing the shrimp just right. Atop the shrimp and grits was a BBQ butter sauce that added the complete finish. Now when it came to the crab beignets I was skeptical. I had a previous experience with crawfish beignets that put a bad taste in my mouth, literally. However, I must say the crab beignets held it down for the home team. My palette was overjoyed with the freshness of the crab it met with each bite. Also, the addition of the remoulade sauce was a brilliant finishing touch. The remoulade added the sweet & spicy flare that was much needed to compliment the beignet. Last but not least, we have our sugarcane glazed pork belly po-boy. I was immediately sold once I read “Sugarcane” and “glazed”, irresponsibly dismissing the “pork belly” part. I hauled my face towards the po-boy as if I had not scuffed down two crab beignets only a few minutes earlier. If you’re wondering about my reaction to this po-boy, I have the perfect picture. All I needed was a meme with Randy Jacksons face reading “It’s a no for me, dawg” to give the vendor. I was turned off by the obnoxious amount of fat on the pork belly that took up majority of the sandwich. So, no I won’t be trying pork belly po-boys for a while, but maybe others will have a better encounter than myself. Per usual, the good food outnumbered the bad this French Quarter Festival season which attests to my why it remains my favorite festival.

Tastefully Yours,
Your Inner Fat Girl

21 Replies to "Why French Quarter Festival Goes So Hard"

  • Derrick Leonard
    • Derrick Leonard

    THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT // A  LEGITIMATE CRYPTO BITCOIN / USDT RECOVERY EXPERT

    I came across a company website that promised a big return on investment. I put 790k USDT in an online cryptocurrency investment platform and I was scammed out of everything. I was very disappointed with myself. When I went online, I found so meaning testimony about this hacker called THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT collective with a reputation for recovering cryptocurrency, i decided to get in touch with them and submitted my case to the expert. After a few hours of work with them, I was shocked to learn that they had recovered all of my stolen USDT in just 24 hours. I said that I will not hold this to myself but share it to the public so that all scammed victims can get their funds back. I advise everyone seeking to recover their lost bitcoin wallet hack, recovery of lost funds from fake investors or any online scam. Reach out to THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT. You can have a chat with him through. EMAIL

    Email at support@thehackangels.com

    Website at www.thehackangels.com

    WhatsApp +1(520)2 0 0-2 3 2 0
    I am so happy and in tears of joy to get back my funds.

    Reply
  • Carrie Alfred
    • Carrie Alfred

    My husband left me for another woman a few months ago and ever since then my life has been filled with pain and agony because my husband was my first love whom I have spent my entire life with. A friend and also a colleague from work told me he saw some testimonies of a spiritual counselor called Doctor Muna, He can bring back lover within some few days. Ridiculously, I laughed it out and said I am not interested. But for friendship’s sake, she consulted this God sent man on my behalf and to my greatest surprise, Immediately after 12 hours, my husband called me for the very first time for over 7 months saying “I miss you babe and I’m so sorry for everything I made you went through” I couldn’t say a word but cried over the phone and hanged up. We are back together and living Happily together again. To be honest, I still can’t believe it, because it’s highly unbelievable. Thank you DOCTOR MUNA for bringing back my love and also to my SELFLESS FRIEND. Laura, who interceded on my behalf. For anyone who might need help of this wonderful spiritual counselor, here is the email address: marvelspelltemple@gmail.com, Also add him on WhatsApp: +2347035449257

    Reply
  • Rita Gliner
    • Rita Gliner

    DO YOU REQUIRE TECHNICAL SKILLS TO SOLVE YOUR HACKING RELATED PROBLEMS?
    ●Hacking of all social media accounts
    ●Spying on cheating partner
    ●Retrieving of lost Cryptocurrency
    ●Data alteration
    ●Finding of lost phone
    ●Clearing/paying off of mortgage/loan
    ●Increasing of credit score
    ●Bitcoin mining
    ●Tracking of location
    ●Hacking of cell phone/other devices
    ●Block out or track down hackers
    Secure yourself now!!!
    Contact: cyberhelpdesk88@gmail.com

    Reply
  • Patricia Lovick
    • Patricia Lovick

    How To Recover Your Bitcoin Without Falling Victim To Scams: A  Testimony Experience With Capital Crypto Recover Services, Contact Telegram: @Capitalcryptorecover

    Dear Everyone,

    I would like to take a moment to share my positive experience with Capital Crypto Recover Services. Initially, I was unsure if it would be possible to recover my stolen bitcoins. However, with their expertise and professionalism, I was able to fully recover my funds. Unfortunately, many individuals fall victim to scams in the cryptocurrency space, especially those involving fraudulent investment platforms. However, I advise caution, as not all recovery services are legitimate. I personally lost $273,000 worth of Bitcoin from my Binance account due to a deceptive platform. If you have suffered a similar loss, you may be considering crypto recovery, The Capital Crypto Recover is the most knowledgeable and effective Capital Crypto Recovery Services assisted me in recovering my stolen funds within 24 hours, after getting access to my wallet. Their service was not only prompt but also highly professional and effective, and many recovery services may not be trustworthy. Therefore, I highly recommend Capital Crypto Recover to you. i do always research and see reviews about their service, For assistance finding your misplaced cryptocurrency, get in touch with them, They do their jobs quickly and excellently, Stay safe and vigilant in the crypto world.
    You can reach them via email at Capitalcryptorecover@zohomail.com OR Call/Text Number +1 (336)390-6684 his contact: Recovercapital@cyberservices.com His website: https://recovercapital.wixsite.com/capital-crypto-rec-1

    Reply
  • Rita Gliner
    • Rita Gliner

    DO YOU REQUIRE TECHNICAL SKILLS TO SOLVE YOUR HACKING RELATED PROBLEMS?
    ●Hacking of all social media accounts
    ●Spying on cheating partner
    ●Retrieving of lost Cryptocurrency
    ●Data alteration
    ●Finding of lost phone
    ●Clearing/paying off of mortgage/loan
    ●Increasing of credit score
    ●Bitcoin mining
    ●Tracking of location
    ●Hacking of cell phone/other devices
    ●Block out or track down hackers
    Secure yourself now!!!
    Contact: cyberhelpdesk88@gmail.com
    WhatsApp:‪ +1 (209) 809-0176
    Telegram: +1 (209) 809-0176

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *