Toups' Meatery

Toups' in Mid-City does excellent preparations of parts of the animal that you might’ve never had before, like sow ears, hog’s head cheese, and lamb neck. Start with the Meatery Board—it’s basically a charcuterie spread but with lots of Cajun items, so it’s a fun way to try a lot of the menu. Throw on some boudin balls and cracklings for good measure.

photo credit: Denny Culbert