Spatula Diaries: Planet’s best food court

“Music—insane, riveting, often big-name music—is the magnet for the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, but as any fest veteran can attest, the event’s distinct food is what gets lodged in the memory,” writes 225 food blogger Maggie Heyn Richardson. “Founders saw fit to outlaw burgers and dogs four decades back, inviting local caterers and restaurants to flash Louisiana’s distinct regional fare to a growing number of patrons. But as the crowd keeps exploding (this past weekend’s numbers were nuts), it takes some planning and insight to ensure you get your fill of the fest’s culinary gems.” Click here to get Maggie’s tips for getting the most out of your Jazz Fest experience.