When a place in the world becomes a cultural mixing pots it brings about a great mix of diverse flavors and traditional foods, New Orleans is one of these places.
Jambalaya, gumbo, etouffe, all dishes that are classed as staple New Orlean's cuisine but what's the actual difference? Come to think of it what is a muffeletta?
This infographic from Marriott goes some way towards explaining the most famous dishes in New Orleans and how each dish is enjoyed. You'll be stuffing a po-boy down you in no time at all.
Rather than just being faux-meat, Mamu is different. It's a mushroom-based meat alternative that's getting its launch in restaurants so that chefs can test its versatility. Flora Tsapovsky investigates.