Louisiana, along with six other states of the southern United States will be featured in the first-ever Michelin Guide American South
Louisiana Office of Tourism has announced that Louisiana, along with six other states of the southern United States, to be featured in the first-ever Michelin Guide American South to highlight Louisiana’s diverse and authentic cuisine.
In a statement, Louisiana Office of Tourism says that this guide will be the first regional guide in the American South.
Doug Bourgeois
“One of the many reasons people visit our great state is because of the food. We have some of the freshest seafood and our Cajun and Creole cultures serve up dishes unique to Louisiana. It is another way to Feed Your Soul when you visit our great state,” says Doug Bourgeois, Assistant Secretary, Louisiana Office of Tourism.
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The statement adds that Michelin is going beyond major cities to explore the region’s authentic food culture. Travel South USA, a tourism promotion organisation that brings together 12 states of the southern US, will collaborate on marketing efforts to promote authentic southern cuisine to domestic and international travellers, as well as food enthusiasts.
“As we celebrate the Year of Food, this is just one more way we can highlight how special our food, history, and culture are to the rest of the world. Louisiana is known as much for its culinary talent as it is known for its musical talent,” adds Bourgeois.
According to the statement, other participating states include Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, in addition to the pre-existing Atlanta Guide.
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