14 Questions About New Orleans with Rudy Da Foodie - Episode #86
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mark Bologna
4.9 • 916 Ratings
🗓️ 27 March 2019
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Today we're back with another Q&A episode.
In this edition, I am joined by Rudy Rayfield, AKA Rudy Da Foodie. We answer listener questions about local musicians, things tourists overlook, how to plan for French Quarter Fest and more!
Follow Rudy Da Foodie Online
Be sure to follow Rudy's New Orleans food explorations on Instagram (@rudydafoodie) and Twitter (@iamrudydafoodie).
Previous Episodes Mentioned
Whew, we mentioned a bunch of previous episodes in this one! Here's the links:
- Paul Sanchez - Episode #23
- French Quarter Festival Guide - Episode #8
- Happy Jazz Fest - Episode #9
- Drink Dat - Where and What to Drink in New Orleans with Elizabeth Pearce - Episode #49
- Ian McNulty - Talking New Orleans Food - Episode #73
- Top Ten Things to Do on Your First Visit to New Orleans - Episode #39
- Exploring the Bayous, Lakes and Trails - Episode #46
- How Bourbon Street Happened - Episode #36
- Moving to New Orleans, Part I - Episode #48
- Moving to New Orleans, Part II - Episode #50
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Thank You
Thanks to Rudy Rayfield (aka Rudy Da Foodie) for joining me on today's episode.
A big thanks to Pythian Market for providing a space to record. Keep them in mind when you are looking for a lunch spot in the Central Business District, or for something to eat after happy hour.
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Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com
Thanks for listening!
Mark
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | You're listed to Beyond Bourbon Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. |
| 0:03.0 | Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, |
| 0:16.3 | music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, |
| 0:22.1 | living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, |
| 0:26.0 | you've come to the right place. |
| 0:29.0 | And now, your host, Mark Bologna. |
| 0:35.0 | Hey y'all, this is Mark. |
| 0:37.0 | Welcome to episode 86. |
| 0:39.0 | The last show was all about bread. |
| 0:41.0 | Or should I say one man's passion about bread and changing |
| 0:44.1 | the way we think about it. I talked with Grace and Gill the founder of Belguard |
| 0:47.8 | Bakery here in New Orleans. If you loved bread and you missed that episode go back and |
| 0:52.0 | give it a listen. It'll change the way you think |
| 0:54.2 | about that bag of flour sitting in your pantry. Today's show is going to be a Q&A episode. |
| 0:59.9 | I'm joined by a good friend with a fun brand. |
| 1:02.6 | Before we jump in though, I want to tell you about our newest sponsor, |
| 1:05.4 | Chop Industries. |
| 1:06.9 | Chop, it's T C-H-O-U-P, for those of you not here in New Orleans, |
| 1:11.2 | is a local company that makes durable backpacks and travel accessories. |
| 1:15.1 | They work with local suppliers and they use materials from Louisiana as much as they can. |
| 1:19.6 | They also often collaborate with local artists and makers here in the city. |
| 1:23.2 | They offer a great line of bags, packs, fanny packs, and other accessories. |
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