Southern Louisiana
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on 2022.01.204 Places
Anthony Bourdain visits Cajun Country, a region in southern Louisiana that he says is “much loved but largely misunderstood.” He discovers that it is a “magnificently weird place” where locals continue to do things their own way. He learns the subtle differences between the Cajun and Creole communities and, despite being someone who loathes “anything festive,” manages to have fun while participating in Cajun Mardi Gras.
“Closer to the ancient French tradition, it is vaguely more dangerous, downright medieval.”
Billy's Boudin & Cracklins
Butcher shop deli · Scott
Bourdain ate: boudin ball stuffed with pepper jack cheese, cracklings, and Budweiser beer. Lunch date: chef, contractor, butcher, and restaurateur Toby Rodriguez.
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Grand Coteau
Hotels · Grand Coteau
Party hosted by Toby Rodriguez Bourdain had: crawfish boil, jambalaya, and beer. Lunch dates: Rodriguez and “about 170 of his closest friends.”
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Suire's Grocery & Restaurant
Restaurant · Vermilion Parish
Bourdain had: oyster po’boy, crawfish étouffée, pecan pie, and beer.
SUIRE'S
