Gulf Coast - Recommendations for restaurants, sights and spirits

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Mechanic of Smoke

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Aug 7, 2024
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In a few weeks we're going on another vacation to the States.
This time it's a round trip with stops in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Vicksburg, Mobile, Pensacola and New Orleans.
I've already searched and noted down relevant sites with recommended BBQs and sights.

Now I'd be interested in tips from locals.
What are your favorite restaurants or interesting places that you have to see but that aren't mentioned in every travel guide?
I also always like to take a local spirit back from my trips for my collection.
We also welcome shops that sell equipment for smokers and everything that goes with it.
Do you have any recommendations?

I would be very happy to receive your input.
 
I have no experience in any of those cities but have a great vacation! My wife and I made a multi-city stop vacation out of a road trip to Ft Worth for a wedding. We cut it short by a few days and came back home to Virginia because we were so exhausted from hotel hopping. We tend to pack heavy and I was transporting a cooler full of boudin and sausage from Shreveport I just HAD to stop and get to bring home. Hauling that around made it even harder in and out of hotels!
 
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I have no experience in any of those cities but have a great vacation! My wife and I made a multi-city stop vacation out of a road trip to Ft Worth for a wedding. We cut it short by a few days and came back home to Virginia because we were so exhausted from hotel hopping. We tend to pack heavy and I was transporting a cooler full of boudin and sausage from Shreveport I just HAD to stop and get to bring home. Hauling that around made it even harder in and out of hotels!
Thank you, that sounds like a stressful vacation.

Might check storm damage in these areas .
It's still a few weeks until our vacation, but I'll keep an eye on it.
Thanks for the tip.
 
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