Accidental Cajun Experiences

Name: Accidental Cajun Experiences
Address: New Orleans, LA, 70117, US
Telephone: +15044441747
Rating: 5

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Sharing the unique culture of New Orleans through its amazing Cusine on the only chef curated and led food tour in New Orleans.
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We also offer a boutique event planning service, unforgettable corporate dinners and impactful team building programs In 1986 I had my first bowl of crawfish ettouffé in a small town in Northern NJ called Myersville at the eponymous Myersville Inn; I was 14 years old. The chef was a displaced Cajun who turned what was formerly a red sauce Italian joint into a Cajun/Creole restaurant. I was a huge

hit, and quickly became my favorite restaurant in town. I had no idea that the spicy, redolent etouffee and warm hushpuppies would foreshadow the events of my life to come. Eventually, I too became a chef, and was working in Manhattan when I met a person who would change my life forever, a statuesque Cajun woman with piercing blue eyes. After a whirlwind romance we moved to New Orleans together, where I continued on even after the romance sputtered out. New Orleans, as it turned out, was actually the lady I was always meant to meet -- my muse, my inspiration. I immersed myself deeply in its cuisine and culture, working in kitchens, writing about and photographing its people, and devouring its food like that etouffeé I had all those years ago. Passions change in life, but my passion for the city has only grown. As an award winning chef and photojournalist, I want visitors to our city to experience it in a way that is organic and sustainable, as well as deeply pleasurable. I want them to learn the city and its people. I want them to have an experience that is genuine. I want them to see what I fell in love with years ago, before I even knew how it was going to turn out.

09/07/2026

It’s Monday….

09/01/2026

If you’re ready for a truly unique and immersive New Orleans experience come see the city with us. We live this culture. Link in bio.

08/27/2026

Miss Shirley’s is a gloriously upbeat Chinese restaurant in the Irish Channel where they start you with complimentary dumplings and and end the meal with mini beignets and a fortune cookie. In between there is some dim sum, and outstanding Chinese classics. Many people don’t know that New Orleans had a thriving Chinatown at one point, located around Tulane Avenue and Loyola. It later moved onto Bourbon Street for a time. In fact, if you look above the door at 530 Bourbon St you’ll see, in small red letters, the vestiges of The Chinese American Association. Food, history and culture are entwined in every bite of our experiences. To learn more click the link in our bio.

08/26/2026

New Orleans is full of hidden stories. And many are found in the most unexpected places!

This bathroom wall is covered floor to ceiling in decades of music. Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue (autographed!), Fleetwood Mac (at the Warehouse!), The Meters, The Soul Rebels and so many more.

That’s the great thing about this city, the stories are everywhere, you just have to know where to look.

That’s exactly what we build every tour around at Accidental Cajun Experiences, weaving the story of culture behind the cuisine. Because without food there is no culture and without culture there is no food.

Know where this is? Drop your guess below. 😉

08/25/2026

When people think of New Orleans, Thai food is not the first thing that comes to mind. But a growing number of Thai restaurants are opening in the city alongside our Creole classics, and the fragrant, spicy cuisine plays perfectly with our sultry summer heat. There are many ways to eat New Orleans, experience its culture and cuisine, and to blend the timeless with the nouveau. This is what we do. Learn more at the link in our bio.

08/23/2026

Ready to breakaway from the Quarter? The Bywater is calling!

Once a plantation, then a working-class waterfront, today it's one of the more diverse neighborhoods in the city to eat.
Our small-group walking tour winds past colorful Creole cottages and shotgun houses while we hit fall-off-the-bone BBQ around the corner from Jamaican jerk chicken, a classic po'boy with a cold Barq's, and a cocktail at a corner bar is never far away. On a warm day, we might even drop by our favorite Snoball stand!

Perfect for first-timers or seasoned NOLA visitors ready to branch out.

We are available four days a week — book your spot as you plan your fall/winter visit. Link in the profile!

08/19/2026

Kelley's been to New Orleans seven times and has now taken two different tours with us, first through the Bywater then booked our Creole tour through the French Quarter and Treme.

We go out in small groups to historic neighborhoods, to share the parts of the city that you might never discover. We also find some
places that will draw you back, just read Kelley's review 😏

30 5 star reviews on TripAdvisor, and counting...

Booking for the fall now.
We are open on the Mondays after Saints home games too!

08/15/2026

Planning a fall trip to New Orleans? Don't waste it standing in lines with tourists.

There's too much to see, taste, and experience in this city to spend an hour of your trip waiting for beignets. We know a better spot, powdered sugar and all, minus the wait.

And that's just the start, our tours dig into neighborhoods, history, and food most visitors never find.

We're now running tours four days a week, plus Mondays after Saints home games for anyone extending a Football trip.

Fall is booking up fast. Link to book is in the profile.

08/14/2026

New Orleans is such a quirky, visually charged city. Do you know this neighborhood? Drop a comment below.

08/12/2026

There’s nothing like a cold beer on a hot New Orleans summer day. If you love beer, and especially microbreweries, we can design an experience just for you. So hit the link in our bio and inquire. Whatever you’re looking for we can provide it (within reason).

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New Orleans, LA
70117

Telephone

+15044441747

Website

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