Mississippi River Cuisine

Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans. Compare the famous barbecue of Memphis and St. Louis and savor southern inspired refreshments such as mint juleps and fresh iced tea. Treat yourself to Pecan Pie and Mississippi Mud Pie, popular sweet treats of the region. Below are a few of our featured menu items on this itinerary.

Sample Menu

Appetizer

Sourced Locally
  • Cajun Gulf Shrimp served atop of Creamy Polenta 
  • Garden Fresh Feta House Salad with Walnuts, Red Onion, Sun-Dried Cherries with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Authentic Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Entree

Created by Master Chefs
  • Jambalaya with the perfect combination of Andouille Sausage, Gulf Shrimp, Chicken, Vegetable Trinity, flavored with Cajun Spices, and topped with Steamed Rice
  • Pan-seared Beef Tenderloin & Stuffed Lobster Tail served with a Potato Puree and Vegetable Medley
  • Pasta St. Charles with a delectable Creole Mustard Cream Sauce served over Penne with Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Sausage

Dessert

Regionally Inspired
  • Gooey Butter Cake: This St. Louis staple is a rich Yellow Cake baked with a layer of Cream Cheese Custard and served with Fresh Mixed Berries and Whipped Cream
  • Creole Bread Pudding with a warm Whiskey Caramel
  • Homemade Peach and Blackberry Cobbler topped with French Vanilla Whipped Cream
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