# new orleans
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25 female employees say Besh’s company fostered a “culture of sexual harassment”
/https://www.thedailymeal.com/sites/default/files/story/2017/JBF_160.jpg "Nick Lama, of Avo, wowed with his heavenly bites of duck foie gras agnolotti with Marsala and Parmesan espuma.")
New Orleans is just one stop on a 10-city tour of food, fun, and fundraising
/https://www.thedailymeal.com/sites/default/files/story/2017/Cirquedecuisine.jpg "Nina Compton")
Tour historic homes and sample tastes from local notable establishments
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The two have partnered at Shaya, Domenica, and Pizza Domenica
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The city is one of 10 stops on the six-week tour
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The off-menu series will take place the third Thursday of each month
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The popular festival will kick off on Saturday, September 23 with more food and more fun
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The beleagured chain now has a shot at their first New Orleans location
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The second annual competition brings together the city's first responders and raises funds
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Local produce is common, but this Creole twist makes it exciting