New Orleans restaurants and bakeries cash in on Eras Tour [Video]

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The Taylor Swift economy has arrived in New Orleans and the city’s food scene is getting a boost.

At the Bywater Bakery, owners Alton Osborn and Chaya Conrad told Fox 8 the Eras Tour has been “racking in the batter” (in lieu of dough).

They’re proudly advertising the cake they made for Taylor Swift on her 33rd birthday.

“We heard from friends all over Europe, we heard you did the cake, the cake, it became the cake. When we announced last year she would be coming to the October dates New Orleans, we began somewhat prepping,” Osborn said.

Closer to the Super Dome, the St. James Cheese Company has extended its hours for the fall season, rolled out Taylor Swift drink specials and concocted the “Swiftie: Shimmer Platter” cheese board.

Catering Manager Joelle Aubry told Fox 8 the tour has been a boost for local businesses.

“I will say she is definitely bringing a whole economy pretty much with her …