Gotta love the Sno Balls!
I have never been to New Orleans during the warm months - all my trips have been late October - early January - so I have never tried a Sno Ball in it's natural habitat.
That said...I have a bunch of NOLA friends - and they all assure me this is the real deal. While I have to take their word on the authenticity for now - my own taste buds tell me this is GREAT!
Sure - most of the flavors and the concept is similar to a snow cone. But the ice is shaved so much finer - it's an amazing texture - not at all grainy. Really like the Rocky Mountain snow I grew up with in northern New Mexico.
Over 50 flavors to choose from - check out the website, or better yet - go in and get one (or 5!)
Great for kids 2-92!