"Gumbo is a hotly contested specialty in New Orleans, with the best version usually made by your mama. And while arguing over which roux is darker and who serves the best gumbo can be fighting words, the Gumbo Shop in the French Quarter is a surprisingly good place to get a fix of the iconic homey dish. Pick from seafood and okra, chicken and andouille, or gumbo z’herbes: All three are excellent." - Beth D'Addono