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days of the genre. Two of the city’s biggest music festivals take the stage this month. During French Quarter Fest (April 11–14), some 800 musicians perform on 20 stages. Two weeks later, Jazz Fest (April 26–May 5) brings some of the biggest names in music to town. In fact, it’s probably easier to ask, “Who’s not playing?” This year, performers include B. B. King, Billy Joel, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, John Mayer, The Black Keys, Willie Nelson, Frank Ocean, Phoenix, and local trumpeter Kermit Ruffins. Just like music, food is an integral ingredient of New Orleans culture, whether it’s a bowl of gumbo or a seasonally inspired plate at one of the city’s top tables. The staples of local cuisine are Cajun- and Creole-inspired. There’s gumbo and jambalaya, po’boys and muffulettas, fried dough and fried oysters. And then there are the celebrity chefs. Everyone knows Emeril Lagasse — he has three restaurants here — and John Besh has six, including his flagship Restaurant August. Paul Prudhomme, of K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, led the “Cajun cookin’” trend (he’s responsible for the blackened redfish craze). But New Orleans’ culinary talent is the real thing: Last year, eight local chefs were nominated for James Beard awards. What else makes food an art form here? There’s a museum dedicated to it, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, and food festivals galore: The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (May 22–25) features more than 250 wineries and 100 local restaurants, and the Louisiana Seafood Festival (October 11–13) celebrates the Gulf’s bounty. Others include Crescent City Blues & BBQ (October 18–20), Tremé’s Creole Gumbo Festival (November 9–10), and the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival (November). Clockwise from left: A streetcar rolls through the Garden District; The Spotted Cat Music Club; a hot bowl of seafood gumbo Only in New Orleans In New Orleans, there’s a museum for just about everything. Fine arts? Check. Southern art? Yes. History? There are several. Voodoo, usairwaysmag.com april 2013 87 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - April 2013

US Airways - April 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Ballpark Food
Hub Crawl: San Francisco International Airport
Wine & Dine: 20 Wines Under $20
Wine & Dine: True Brew: Puerto Rico Coffee
Great Tastes: Luna Red
Great Escapes: Couples Resorts
Adventure: Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Great Escapes: Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
Adventure: High Springs, Florida
Gear Up: Golf
Special Section: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Travel Feature: Grazing in Venice, Italy
US Airways Feature: 50+ Year Employees
No Strings Attached: Brad Paisley
The Rise of Hotel Restaurants
Phoenix Flair
Celebrate New Orleans: Art. Culture. Music.
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - April 2013