Beignets, Fake Skies, and “Getting Lucky” in the Big Easy

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When Elliott found out he was going to New Orleans for a work conference this year, it was a given that I would tag along. We knew we would be in for some good food, soulful music, and 80˚ weather, but we’ve been floored by culture shock since arriving. This town is a complete 180˚ from Seattle and one of the coolest American cities we’ve ever visited. Between the architecture, tropical heat, and odd critters cropping up on menus, it’s often easy to think you’re in a foreign country. Continue reading