New Orleans

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A waiter flambés Bananas Foster tableside at Brennan's restaurant, with flames rising from the dessert pan in a dimly lit, elegant dining room.

What is Bananas Foster and why did Brennan's invent it in 1951?

Every year, Brennan's restaurant in New Orleans flambés approximately 35,000 pounds of bananas to meet the insatiable demand for its signature dessert, Bananas Foster, according to Worldchefs .

Mateo Castillo·September 13, 2026

Diverse group of people happily entering a historic New Orleans museum during Museum Month, showcasing the city's vibrant cultural accessibility.

Arts & Culture

New Orleans Museum Month Returns August 2026

In August 2026, over 20 New Orleans institutions, ranging from historic homes to The National WWII Museum, will open their doors for free.

Katerina Orlova·August 7, 2026