New Orleans on Fire: Bayou Classic, Michelin Stars & Holiday Magic

Walt Leger of New Orleans & Company joins the show to spotlight the city’s booming season. The 52nd Bayou Classic kicks off Thanksgiving weekend, bringing Grambling and Southern fans together for football, the Battle of the Bands, and a statewide reunion that fills hotels and restaurants. Culinary pride soared with Michelin’s first Southern guide, awarding Louisiana 34 honors, including two stars for Emeril’s. Rising stars like Turkey and the Wolf also made the list, raising the bar for local dining. Add Amtrak’s Gulf Coast expansion, festive Réveillon dinners, Celebration in the Oaks, and Papa Noel hotel specials, and New Orleans is thriving this holiday season.