Gumbo Social

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"For years Gumbo Social chef and owner Dontaye Ball made diners swoon with his customizable bowls of gumbo sold at farmers markets across the city. But as of mid-2023, he put down roots in the Bayview neighborhood. The restaurant offers four kinds of gumbo, plus five kinds of po’boys, with vegan options for both. Expect sides like tots, corn hoecakes, and vegan greens. Diners can amp up their bowl of gumbo with add-ons including blue crab, hotlinks, smoked turkey tails, or, for the plant-based diners, roasted jackfruit. Must-try dish: Most go for the chicken and sausage gumbo, and while you can’t go wrong with it, just know there’s a devoted following for the restaurant’s smoked turkey version." - Paolo Bicchieri