Dorignac's Food Center facts for kids
Dorignac's Food Center is a well-known grocery store in Metairie, Louisiana. It is located near New Orleans on Veterans Memorial Boulevard. This store is famous for selling special foods from the Louisiana area.
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History of Dorignac's
Joseph Dorignac, Jr. started the first Dorignac's grocery store in 1947. It was in a different part of New Orleans called the Lower Garden District. Later, in 1963, the store moved to its current spot on Veterans Highway. After Joseph Dorignac, Jr. passed away, his son, Joseph Dorignac III, took over the business. Today, the Dorignac family still owns and runs the store.
What You Can Find at Dorignac's
Dorignac's is a great place to find foods from Creole cuisine and Cajun cooking. These are special styles of cooking from Louisiana.
Louisiana Specialties
You can find many unique items here, such as:
- Creole cream cheese
- Crawfish pie
- Frog legs
- Gumbo (a thick stew)
- Catfish
- Olive salad, which is used to make a famous sandwich called a muffuletta
The store also sells fresh fruits and vegetables, different kinds of meats, and delicious baked goods. If you're planning a party, they even make party platters and wedding cakes!
Local Favorites
Dorignac's also carries many popular local products. These include:
- Cajun Crawtator potato chips from Zapp's
- Yogurt from Bittersweet Plantation Dairy
- Hot pickled okra
- Louisiana pecans
- Camellia brand red beans
- Union coffee and chicory
- Artichoke stalks, used for a special dish on Saint Joseph's Day
Around Thanksgiving, you might even find a "turducken" here. This is a turkey stuffed with a duck, which is then stuffed with a chicken!
The Bakery
Dorignac's has a big bakery right at the front of the store. They make many tasty treats. During the Mardi Gras season, they are famous for their King cakes. They even have a special Kosher bakery that makes King cakes with a baby Moses figure inside.
