Vietnamese New Year was officially Thursday, but the festivities in New Orleans East have just started. The largest of these events is a three-day Tet festival hosted by Mary Queen of Vietnam Church (14001 Dwyer Blvd.) beginning Friday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Drawing in thousands of locals and visitors from across the region, the neighborhood festival features live music, dancing, fireworks and, of course, exceptional Vietnamese cuisine. Food writer Ian McNulty gives Poppy the scoop on what dishes to sample this weekend and why you should arrive with an empty stomach.
Mary Queen of Vietnam's Tet festival is Friday, February 20 from 6:30 to 11 p.m., February 21 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and February 22 from noon to 9 p.m. This event is open to the public.
For more ideas on how you can celebrate the Lunar New Year, listen to this week's Louisiana Eats!
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