Founding of New Orleans - Thank God for America's Greatest Food Experience City (and for Brenda)
The city known as La Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans) came into being on May, 7, 1718. Named for Philippe II, Duke of Orléans in France, the city's port made it an ideal area for the French Mississippi Company under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. Under the terms of the 1763 Treaty of Paris, the city was turned over to Spain but then reverted again to France in 1801.
Thomas Jefferson negotiated the purchase of the French colony along with a massive swath of land in the middle of the American continent in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Slave labor and fertile Mississippi farm land fueled the sugar and cotton industries in the area. A unique creole culture took root, giving the city a texture and flavor unlike any other city in the country. Even today, Louisiana's court system is the only one in the United States largely based on Napoleonic principles rather than English Common Law.
Yes, we can thank God, the Duke of Orléans, and Thomas Jefferson for securing for us America's greatest culinary experience city.
Are you aware we have our own New Orleans culinary travel specialists?
That's right. Long time resident of New Orleans, Brenda Campbell, is ready to help you plan the perfect get-away to NOLA. With her expert knowledge we are ready to design and create the perfect La Nouvelle-Orléans culinary weekend for you and your group of friends.
An extended New Orleans Culinary Experience is the perfect way for your company to reward top producers and/or executive staff.
Contact us for ideas in creating your culinary experience in America's greatest foodie city. Call 972.771.3510 or 877.661.3844. Contact us by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ...
We are grateful that Katrina sent us Brenda. See, something wonderful did come out of Katrina!
