Nestled near the Dignity Health Sports complex, Chef C's Smhokin' Pot serves up authentic Cajun comfort food like gumbo and lobster mac and cheese in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
"I was incredibly saddened to hear of chef Calvin Alexander’s passing a few months ago, a tragic loss for a life taken too early because of this wretched pandemic. When his restaurant Chef C’s Smhokin’ Pot opened earlier this year, a friend and I loaded up on the Cajun-inspired fare located next to Dignity Health Sports complex. The place is close enough that I can drive locally there, which is a major boon for when I’m craving things like gumbo, jambalaya, and lobster-laden mac and cheese. The gumbo and jambalaya in particular were very good, with heavy seasoning and all the right levels of comfort that took me back to my trip to New Orleans many years ago. Now when I visit, I’ll toast to the memory of Alexander, an icon in the South Bay that will hopefully continue to make an impact with his delicious, creative recipes. —Matthew Kang" - Eater Staff
"Alexander opened Smhokin’ Pot as a Cajun-inspired catering and food truck operation in 2015, debuting a restaurant in Carson in April 2021." - Matthew Kang
"When Chef C’s Smhokin’ Pot owner Calvin Alexander opened his restaurant in Carson, it wasn’t to catch on to the growing scene; Carson is and has long been his home." - Mona Holmes
"Chef C’s Smhokin’ Pot offers Cajun-inspired dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and lobster-laden mac and cheese. The restaurant, opened by Calvin Alexander, is popular for its heavily seasoned and comforting dishes." - Eater Staff
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