Calling all bacon lovers: it's the most wonderful time of the year. On August 20, celebrate your favorite maple-glazed meat for National Bacon Lovers Day.
What's not to love about bacon? It can be sweet or savory. It can be the star of the show or a tasty garnish. It goes great with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Lucky for you, New Orleans loves bacon, too.
Top 10 Restaurants Spots to Celebrate National Bacon Lovers Day on 8/20
From the many pig dishes at Hogs For The Cause to amazing bacon-serving brunch spots, the Big Easy loves to celebrate bacon, and local chefs have perfected the art of sizzling up succulent strips of bacon. Here's 10 local spots with the best bacon dishes for National Bacon Lovers Day.
1. Apolline - Cinnamon Pecan Bacon
At Apolline, thick cuts of Berkshire bacon serve as heavenly vessels for a sugary, nutty coating. This sweet and salty treat is only available on the brunch menu, so be sure to visit Apolline between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on National Bacon Lovers Day. Start off your meal with Cinnamon Pecan Bacon to experience flavors worth writing home about.
2. Elizabeth's - Praline Bacon
Still in the mood for a sweet cut of bacon? Elizabeth's has you covered with their New Orleans twist on sugary bacon: praline bacon. You know you're in for a treat when an order of praline bacon, also lovingly known as "pig candy," can be seen on nearly every table at Elizabeth's. Visit Elizabeth's for Sunday Brunch to try their famously sweet NOLA favorite.
3. Tableau - Fried Oyster Pan Roast
Tableau's popular appetizer proves that bacon can elevate any dish. Fried oysters surround ciabatta, fresh brie, and honey crisp apples, served atop a bed of Herbsaint cream and applewood bacon. While oysters may be the star of this dish, the addition of smoky, salty bacon makes the appetizer savory heaven. Sit in Tableau's serene courtyard while dining on this delicious bacon dish.
4. Dat Dog - Bacon Werewolf Hot Dog
This bacon-garnished hot dog is to die for. Enjoy thick cuts of authentic bacon bits over smoked bratwurst, served in a bakery-style bun. Also topping this howl-worthy dog is sauerkraut, dill relish, grilled onions, tomatoes, and Creole mustard. Dat Dog's Bacon Werewolf Hot Dog is a perfect lunch for National Bacon Lovers Day.
5. Blue Dot Donuts - Maple Glazed with Bacon Donut
We all know bacon pairs well with a stack of syrupy pancakes or waffles, so why not combine those sweet and savory flavors into a tasty fried treat? Blue Dot Donuts serves up several unique flavors, but bacon maple takes the cake (or donut). The maple sweetness of this donut is cut with salty bacon bits, making it a perfectly balanced sweet and savory treat.
6. Wakin' Bakin' - Bacon Confit
Wakin' Bakin' takes bacon to the next level with bacon confit, in which strips of bacon are cooked in their own fat, thus elevating the applewood-smoked flavor. Can't decide which bacon breakfast dish to choose? Several of Wakin' Bakin's items feature their famous bacon confit, from the Confit'to Burrito to the OG Breakfast Bowl.
7. Yo Mama's - Bacon Hamburger
This hefty classic is perfect for National Bacon Lovers Day. Yo Mama's half-pound burger features succulent bacon chunks, making it a smoky, satisfying meal. Enjoy the vibrant ambience of Yo Mama's while chowing down on an excellent bacon burger.
8. Jimmy J's Cafe - Bloody Mary with Bacon
Jimmy J's elevates this classic brunch drink by infusing the savory flavors of bacon and garnishing the drink with two full strips of bacon. Who knew Bloody Marys could get even better? Sip on this unique cocktail while enjoying Sunday Brunch at Jimmy J's Cafe.
9. Stein's Deli - BLT Sandwich
The BLT is a classic, tasty option at most lunch spots. But on National Bacon Lovers Day, you have to get it at Stein's Deli. Nueske's Applewood-Smoked Bacon accompanies fresh lettuce and tomato on your choice of bakery bread. Stein's Deli serves top-quality meat, so don't miss out on some of the finest cuts of bacon in New Orleans.
10. Mr. B's - Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Grits
Bacon is great by itself, but it's even better when it's wrapped around something savory. At Mr. B's, bacon-wrapped shrimp and grits is the must-try entrée for bacon lovers everywhere. Jumbo Gulf shrimp is surrounded by Applewood-smoked bacon and served in stone-ground grits and red eye gravy. Try this bacon twist on a New Orleans classic to celebrate National Bacon Lovers Day.
Ten Dishes to Try on National Bacon Lovers Day
New Orleans is the place to be for bacon lovers. From sweet treats to savory meals, local restaurants are ready to help you celebrate National Bacon Lovers Day this August 20.
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