I moved to New York City from New Orleans — here are 10 things I miss most about living in the South

Gabbi ShawApr 21, 2020, 01:15 IST

Me in New Orleans.Gabbi Shaw/Insider

When I moved back to New York City after four years in New Orleans, Louisiana, I was happy to be back in my home state.
While there are plenty of things to love about living here, I can't help but miss certain things about Southern living, and New Orleans.
Southern food, for one, cannot be beat.
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I lived in New Orleans, Louisiana, for four years while I attended Tulane University, and ultimately found that, while Southern living certainly agreed with me, it was time to head back up north to my family. And for the most part, I find living in Brooklyn an enjoyable experience.

But there are some things I miss about the way of life down there, from the food to the festivals to the lack of open container laws.

Keep scrolling to see the 10 things I miss most about living in the South.

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But most of all, I miss the culture. New Orleans is the festival capital of the US, from Mardi Gras to French Quarter Fest to Po-Boy Fest.

Mardi Gras. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

New Orleans doesn't have open container laws, so you can casually drink a hurricane while strolling down the street.

A daiquiri. Getty

And then there are some aspects of life in New Orleans specifically that can't be beat.

Jackson Square in New Orleans. Gabbi Shaw/Insider

There are plenty of beautiful trees in the Northeast, but they've got nothing on Spanish moss and live oaks.

A live oak with Spanish moss in New Orleans' City Park. Gabbi Shaw/Insider

In cities like New Orleans, Nashville, Austin, or Memphis, amazing music can be found on every corner and in every bar.

A live performer in the streets of Austin, Texas. Kitra Cahana/ Getty Images

New Yorkers get a bad reputation for being rude — they're just in a hurry. But down south, everyone's got time for a friendly wave, no matter who they are.

Dr. Bob is a New Orleans-based artist. Gabbi Shaw/Insider

That's not all — fast food chains like Whataburger, Raising Canes, and Cookout are only available in the South, too.

Whataburger. Whataburger/Facebook

... to breakfast classics like chicken and waffles.

Chicken and waffles from the High Hat Cafe in New Orleans. Gabbi Shaw/Insider

... to crawfish ...

Crawfish. Gabbi Shaw/Insider

Southern cuisine is great, from the barbecue ...

Barbecue at The Joint in New Orleans. Gabbi Shaw/Insider

There are some things I miss about the South in general, like the warm weather.

The Fly in New Orleans. Gabbi Shaw/Insider

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