Why Live Music Promotes a Better Restaurant Dining Experience for Everyone

Many people enjoy regular meals out at their favorite restaurants, and lots of people also enjoy heading out to listen to live music. How many people consciously make a decision to combine the two, though? Research shows that more people should be, as there are strong connections between listening to music and having a better dining experience.

Could music be the key to feeling healthier, happier and improving your relationship with food?
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Why Eating Cajun Seafood can be Good For Your Health

No one likes to feel hungry, especially after having a meal at a restaurant. Many people want food they choose to fill them up, and have healthy ingredients in it too.

If you’re looking for a cuisine to tick both of these boxes, Cajun seafood is a sensible and tasty choice.
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The History of Cajun Food: From the Deep South to a Popular Restaurant Dish

Cajun cuisine has long been a favorite type of food, not only in the deep south, but across the US and beyond too. Many people regularly enjoy visiting a local restaurant with their family for some traditional Cajun food, as they can eat a comforting meal that tastes at least as good as home cooking.

The word ‘Cajun’ comes from the term ‘les Acadians’. The Acadians were French colonists who originally made homes in the Acadia region of Canada. Cajun food has a proud history and traditional ingredients, but what has lead it to being such a staple menu in restaurants? Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2l69ZmE

Crawfish vs. Lobster vs. Shrimp: Learn to Tell the Difference

Three of the most popular seafood in the Southern states are crawfish, shrimp, and lobster. While to some people there appears to be very little difference between the three, to those who catch them or are big foodies, there are a number of important differences. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2l6dF8b

The Many Ways Fresh Crawfish are Enjoyed in Seafood Restaurants

Almost everyone loves crawfish, but it’s not a food that’s commonly cooked in people’s homes. Although a staple of traditional deep South cuisine, crawfish has a reputation of being complicated, expensive, and messy to cook with. While that may write it off many people’s shopping lists, crawfish is becoming more and more popular in restaurant dishes. This suggests that people want to enjoy the taste without having to worry about cooking it themselves.

Crawfish is a versatile seafood, and it’s seen in the cuisines of many different cultures. Here are the most common, and most delicious, places you’ll find crawfish in modern restaurants. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2l5YTOv

How Do Restaurants Deliver on a Year Round Crawfish Promise?

Many people love visiting local restaurants with their family to share a platter of crawfish. There’s something about it that’s social, fun, and delicious. However, you may know that crawfish aren’t always easily available.

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Understanding the Rich History of Your Favorite Cajun Seafood Dishes

Food is history tasted. After all, the food you eat is an invention of your forebears, and reflects the culture and mindset of their time. And when it comes to history-rich food, there is no other cuisine quite like Cajun cooking, which mixes French styles with American ingredients, especially seafood. Below is a quick overview of the culturally significant dishes that have made this culinary tradition one of the most important ones in the country. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2kN0QSI

Delicious Cajun Food: A Cuisine with a Flavor as Rich as Its History

There's food and then there's comfort food—the type of cooking that feels like a warm hug for your soul. And when it comes to comfort food, there's no cuisine more popular than Cajun cooking. And as you'll see, this tradition has a very interesting—and delicious—story to tell.

A Deep History

Cajun cuisine started when the English exiled the French citizens who were living in Nova Scotia at the time. These displaced people eventually found their way and settled into Louisiana. They relied on seafood, game, fish, and vegetables as ingredients, and cooked them in a culinary tradition rooted in Southern France. Since they lived in impoverished conditions at the time, they cooked hearty meals in a single pot—an easy and efficient way of feeding many people at the same time. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2kNgbTw

Year Round Crawfish in Houston: Tips on Enjoying this Tasty Crustacean

Houston has a tasty little secret: crawfish! While this crustacean is closely associated with Louisiana, Houston residents have also developed a strong affection for this freshwater delicacy. For those experiencing their first crawfish meal, here are a few important tips to keep in mind.

Where to Find Crawfish

The first order of business is to determine where to find crawfish in Texas. For the uninitiated, Louisiana is the nation’s top producer of crawfish and crawfish season runs only from January to July. That being said, this doesn’t mean that you have to travel through states just to satisfy your crawfish craving as there are great restaurants in town that offer this delicacy. What’s more, some of them even offer year round crawfish to Houston residents. In other words, it’s easier than ever to enjoy this tasty morsel. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2kN9f90

Interesting Facts About Crawfish that Diners Need to Know

When it comes to food, Texas is the undisputed king of barbecues. However, there is one delicacy here that true-blue locals just can’t get enough of: crawfish. If this your first time in Texas (or if you’re not very privy to the food scene), here are a few interesting facts about this much-beloved crustacean.

It Has a Swanky Cousin

When asked what famous crustacean the crawfish is related to, a lot of people answer "shrimp." While this isn't necessarily incorrect, crawfish is actually more closely related to the lobster, perhaps the most coveted crustacean in the sea. If you look at their biological taxonomy, crawfish and lobster only diverge when you get to the family of species: Nephropoidea (lobsters) and Astacoidea (crawfish). Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2kMY3sI