EP 249 - Oysters
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mark Bologna
4.9 • 916 Ratings
🗓️ 4 June 2026
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
Today's show is all about oysters! I'm down in Grand Isle, about two hours South of New Orleans. I'm joined by the owner of Bayside Oysters, Mr. Kirk Curole
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| 0:00.0 | You're listed to Beyond Bourbon Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. |
| 0:13.3 | Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique. |
| 0:20.6 | Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, you've come to the right place. |
| 0:29.6 | And now, your host, Mark Bologna. |
| 0:35.9 | Hey, all, this is Mark. |
| 0:52.1 | Welcome to episode 249. Today's show is all about oysters. The last episode was about things to do in the summertime in New Orleans, so if you missed it, go back and give it a listen. I think you'll enjoy it. Before we jump in, let me talk about the people that make this show possible. |
| 0:57.1 | Accidental Cajun experiences is an immersive culinary tour led by chef James Cullen that takes you into the neighborhoods and behind the scenes. |
| 1:00.0 | He focuses not just on food, but on the people and the cultures that it created. |
| 1:04.1 | And along the way, you listen as people tell their stories. |
| 1:07.8 | Bite into a Kalah or Parlene-uff bengue and learn the history of the |
| 1:11.3 | colla ladies. Taste the creole hot sausage from a family who's been making it in the same |
| 1:15.7 | neighborhood for 125 years. Experience a fish fry at a neighborhood bar that's been around since |
| 1:20.9 | 1947. That's what I did on my tour with James and it was terrific. Taste New Orleans like a local |
| 1:26.4 | with a local. A leisurely |
| 1:28.0 | neighborhood walking tour with accidental Cajun experiences is the perfect way to spend a day in New |
| 1:32.7 | Orleans, whether you've never been or you're a frequent visitor. He also offers custom experiences |
| 1:37.6 | on requests and can connect you with the best New Orleans has to offer. James is also an award-winning |
| 1:43.2 | photographer and is happy to add |
| 1:45.0 | photography packages to any experience. So next time you're in New Orleans, come see about |
| 1:49.4 | accidental Cajun experiences. Culture through cuisine, above ground, below sea level. All right, |
| 1:55.7 | now on to today's topic. You might be able to hear the seagulls in the background. Today's show is |
| 2:00.3 | all about oysters. I'm down in Grand Isle, about twoulls in the background. Today's show is all about oysters. |
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