I took a chance by bringing three of my (non-risk-taking) co-workers from a job we had in Kansas City because of the reviews here. It's only a short drive out of downtown, but you go through a very sketchy neighborhood to get there... DON'T TURN AROUND! It really is as good as they say. It appears to be a hole in the wall, but once you enter in from around back it's a very comfortable environment that makes you feel as if you stepped into another city. I gave it 5 stars not because New Orleans style cooking is my favorite, but because it was very well made in a great authentic style. The sausage dishes were tasty, as was the jambalaya. I personally had the cajun pasta which was very flavorful and pretty spicy. All the dishes are drowning in the sauces (in a good way). They had a good selection of dishes and beers, I'd recommend them to anyone! I would not recommend the gator bites, however, too chewy.\r
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I was also not there during jazz-night, but it appears as though it would be fitting and fun. I didn't see it as any place inappropriate for kids the night I went (sunday)
Pros: Good selection of food and beer, good TASTING and PRESENTATION of food, appropriate atmosphere, casual laid-back servers
Cons: bad looking area
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