“New Orleans has shaped us. It has challenged and embraced us. And in return, we offer our crafts as thanks. Our tribute to this place reflects a relationship that is deeply personal, often spiritual, and always passionate.”—Brian Landry“I’ve always felt that music and food are part of the same language—two expressions of the same instinct to nourish, to connect, to transform.”—Peter HarrisIn a love letter to the city, native New Orleanians Brian Landry and Peter Harris pay homage in Rhythm & Roux to the food and music that raised them. Brian, a celebrated chef, and Peter, a distinguished musician, are old friends, sitting at the intersection of New Orleans food and music culture. With Rhythm & Roux, they come together to show how the city’s food and music have evolved together.Rhythm & Roux is more than just a cookbook—it’s a celebration of New Orleans' spirit, where cuisine and music blend to create moments of pure joy.The book's 100 recipes are interspersed with photos and stories from some of the jazz world's most legendary musicians, including Branford Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and John Boutté. Rhythm & Roux is a culinary and musical journey. Cocktails and starters are the improvisational moments, soups and salads are the side notes, entrées are the main acts, and desserts are the sweet finale. In Rhythm & Roux, Brian and Peter invite you to eat and dance to the stories and flavors of the Crescent City.

“New Orleans has shaped us. It has challenged and embraced us. And in return, we offer our crafts as thanks. Our tribute to this place reflects a relationship that is deeply personal, often spiritual, and always passionate.”—Brian Landry“I’ve always felt that music and food are part of the same language—two expressions of the same instinct to nourish, to connect, to transform.”—Peter HarrisIn a love letter to the city, native New Orleanians Brian Landry and Peter Harris pay homage in Rhythm & Roux to the food and music that raised them. Brian, a celebrated chef, and Peter, a distinguished musician, are old friends, sitting at the intersection of New Orleans food and music culture. With Rhythm & Roux, they come together to show how the city’s food and music have evolved together.Rhythm & Roux is more than just a cookbook—it’s a celebration of New Orleans' spirit, where cuisine and music blend to create moments of pure joy.The book's 100 recipes are interspersed with photos and stories from some of the jazz world's most legendary musicians, including Branford Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and John Boutté. Rhythm & Roux is a culinary and musical journey. Cocktails and starters are the improvisational moments, soups and salads are the side notes, entrées are the main acts, and desserts are the sweet finale. In Rhythm & Roux, Brian and Peter invite you to eat and dance to the stories and flavors of the Crescent City.