The Big Easy Spirit

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• The neighborhood located on the West Bank of the river (7)
• The neighborhood home to the Frenchmen Street music clubs (7)
• The massive stadium where the Saints play (4)
• A trendy neighborhood known for colorful houses and art (7)
• A dish of shellfish smothered in a thick, flavorful sauce (8)
• The French word for fat that follows Mardi (4)
• The world-famous street known for neon lights and big drinks (7)
• The part of a saxophone or clarinet essential to jazz (4)
• The nickname for the sediment-rich Mississippi River (3)
• The wide street that separates the French Quarter from Uptown (5)
• The popular four-letter acronym for the city (4)
• A traditional sandwich served on crusty French bread (5)

Down

• The wet, forested wetland surrounding the city (5)
• The small plastic trinket hidden inside a seasonal cake (4)
• A powder made from dried sassafras leaves used in cooking (4)
• A thick stew traditionally served over rice and made with a dark roux (5)
• The French word for Tuesday that precedes Gras (5)
• Accordion-heavy music from Southwest Louisiana with a fast beat (6)
• The historic brewery building now used as a shopping mall (3)
• The royal title of the cake eaten from Epiphany to Mardi Gras (4)
• How you order a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayo (7)
• The residential area known for the St. Charles streetcar (6)
• An Afro-Caribbean religion often associated with Marie Laveau (5)
• A social gathering centered around spicy cooked seafood (4)
• The street famous for antique shops and art galleries (5)
• The base of flour and fat that determines the depth of a stew (4)
• The plastic souvenir often thrown from parade floats (3)

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