A city local dishes on affordable bites in the Big Easy
Dessert at Angelo Brocato in Mid-City ($4.06) Angelo Brocato, a family business that has served traditional Italian sweets since 1905, is a Mid-City icon. Steeped in old-world charm, this is the place for anise biscotti, espresso-laced tiramisu or house-made cassata cake. I love their gelato and always get the stracciatella, vanilla shot through with dark chocolate and pistachio, studded with loads of nuts. Trade up to a large: four flavors for $6.55. Live a little—after enjoying all these cheap eats in New Orleans, you’re still under budget!
How to Eat for $50 a Day in New Orleans My name is Beth D’Addono and, as a New Orleans local, I can confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt that we live to eat. At breakfast, we’re scheming on lunch; at lunch, it’s time to talk about dinner, and—well, you get the idea. While my tastes are boundless, my wallet is not. Eating well, affordably, is my passion. Here’s one day’s worth of great bites and deals under 50 bucks. Seek out cheap eats in New Orleans, but remember: In this service town, never skimp on the tip!
Breakfast at Verti Marte in the French Quarter ($3.25) Verti Marte is an institution on the quiet side of Royal Street, a dive deli that serves slammin’ cheap eats in New Orleans 24/7. I adore the egg, cheese and sausage stacked on a fluffy biscuit. Depending on the day, there may be a few outside tables, or sit on a stoop and have at it.
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