I am from the cajun swamps of LA and found that there were some fab and genuinely inventive twists but the prices are quite high. We started with Oyster Pan Roast [5 oysters broiled w/chili oil - searing to the stomach and can't hold a mussel to Casamento's chargrilled bivalves] - they were pricey and a HUGE dissapointment. Creativity during oyster season should have surpassed this starter. Also had boudin, which is fried which had only a smattering of grease when by fork cut through these 3 globes of etheral deliciousness. These were PERFECT encapsulated rice and seasoned pork meat [even a piece of liver was a wonderful surprise!]. By far - worth the $8 for 3 huge above golfball size fried delights, accompanied by pickled peppers and FAB mustard that they make and you should definitely buy to take home. It is the BEST mustard I EVER tasted.\r
Don't eat the rabbit entree - just don't. Go toward the ham hock with lima bean hoppin? john & mustard onion jus, yummy.\r
We were weighed down so we still optioned for dessert to take home with us. A slab of red velvet cake with organge marmalade, thick cream cheese frosting and a dusting of cocoa. Take it -if you can't take it home for later with a glass of cold milk - you won't be dissapointed. Another dessert was a lemon tart. It reminded me of the delicate cajun tarts that my great aunts used to make, eggy but with a hint of lemon [that was the inventive twist]. Don't expect tang - expect delicate smoothness. Both desserts were ample in size and at good price points.\r
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I will go again and try the cochon and boucherie plate - just not check my sodium levels afterward. There was a Satsuma Mojito that I must try brfore the season is over.\r
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Definitely give it a try, just be prepared to open your wallet wide.
Pros: Twists on rural cajun country food, artistan foods
Cons: pricey on some items in regard to portion, food leans to be spicy for sensitive stomachs
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