The "What a Wonderful World" singer had a voracious appetite for rib-sticking dishes.
Louis Armstrong’s Top 10 Favorite Foods
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Rice & Beans
As a born and bred New Orleans-native, Louis Armstrong had such a love affair with rice and beans that he often concluded his handwritten letters with “Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours.” The phrase would also become the title of one of his final albums.
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Chinese Food
Armstrong lived out his final days in Corona, Queens, an NYC suburb tucked in the shadow of LaGuardia Airport. That’s where he was often tempted by Chinese food, a cornerstone of the New York food scene, and even released an ode to his love of the stuff called “Cornet Chop Suey.”
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Spaghetti
The jazz trumpeter never met a bowl of spaghetti that he didn’t like! In one iconic photo, he tackles a cascade of ‘ghetti with a spoon and fork while inhaling a mouthful.
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Hamburgers
The legend loved a good hamburger. He often told a joke about ordering one so often that a waitress tried to deter him by crossing it off a menu!
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Louisiana Caviar
Who doesn’t love a good dip? The “Struttin’ with Some Barbecue” singer fancied himself Louisiana caviar, which is a mix of black-eyed peas, jalapeno and bell peppers splashed with Italian dressing. You can try a similar recipe from the Lone Star State.
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Fried Chicken
Crunchy, salty, searing-hot fried chicken was also a favorite of Louis Armstrong. But to be fair, isn’t it everyone’s favorite?
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