"Fun fact: There are two extraordinary beignets hiding inside the Four Seasons. Go get the ones at Chemin a la Mer for a bougie breakfast—they come stuffed with housemade boudin and have all the best qualities of Natchitoches meat pies. What makes these stand out is the sweet and savory combo: the crumbled, perfectly seasoned sausage blends quite nicely with the maple syrup and powdered sugar. We love eating these while sipping a cognac milk punch, looking out at the Mississippi River, and listening to some Carla Thomas playing softly in the background." - megan braden perry