Crawfish Monica and Other Jazz Fest Wonders

Crawfish Monica and Other Jazz Fest Wonders
by Amanda Raborn on April 16, 2013

If you’ve been to Jazz Fest, I’m certain you’ve eaten Crawfish Monica and then immediately wanted to meet the angel who created this simple yet delicious dish. Well, now is your chance. On this episode of GoNOLA Radio, our hosts speak with Pierre Hilzim and Monica Davidson, the President and Vice President of Kajun Kettle Foods, Inc. to discuss their 30th anniversary of serving their food at Jazz Fest as well as their delicious signature dish and its origins.

Hear some of Monica and Pierre’s special Jazz Fest anecdotes from hearing Bruce Springsteen’s extended sound check to serving Crawfish Monica to Paul Prudhomme all before even getting to the unique cultural experience Jazz Fest offers. Whether you’re browsing the art marketplaces or observing the Mardi Gras Indians, this festival lets the world in on sacred New Orleans culture. And of course, you’ll hear about the fantastic local artists as well as headliners that everyone will love!

So sit back, turn up your speakers and get in the Jazz Fest spirit with this episode of GoNOLA Radio! Find the unparalleled Crawfish Monica at Jazz Fest in Food Area II.

GoNOLA Radio is a free New Orleans podcast hosted by Sunpie Barnes, Lorin Gaudin, George Ingmire and Mikko about the food, music and culture of the Crescent City. Subscribe to GoNOLA Radio on iTunes or download to your mobile device on Stitcher. GoNOLA Radio features music by Cale Pellick.

(Thanks to GoNOLA Radio, visit them and listen to the podcast. Article is from their website at http://www.gonola.com)