From the time the primary chilly entrance passes within the fall till the humidity creeps in in the course of the spring, you’re certain to listen to folks in South Louisiana speaking about the way it’s gumbo climate.
Though some gumbo fans don’t have any drawback consuming the dish year-round, the way in which it fills you up and makes you are feeling heat inside means most individuals take pleasure in it probably the most in the course of the winter months. There’s one thing about sitting in entrance of a bowl stuffed with a hearty roux, meat or seafood, and white rice that feels just like the definition of consolation meals.
Many Lafayette eating places have perfected this traditional dish through the years, usually with their very own spin. Most are based mostly on longtime recipes which have withstood the take a look at of time. This checklist is on no account complete, however a sampling of the place to get a number of the hottest gumbo in Lafayette.
Bon Temps Grill: The smoked chook and andouille gumbo has turn out to be a favourite of locals and guests alike. Have the bowl measurement for a meal with a aspect like potato salad or candy potato mash, or bask in a cup for an appetizer earlier than a most important seafood or grilled meat course. (1211 West Pinhook Street, www.bontempsgrill.com)
Charley G’s: This smoked duck and andouille gumbo is a Lafayette traditional served with Langlinais French bread. Add a mini crab cake or a deviled egg for a bit lagniappe. (3809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, www.charleygs.com)
Fezzo’s: There are many methods to get a style of the seafood and/or rooster and sausage gumbo right here. Every is available in three sizes – petit, cup and bowl, to not point out a kid-friendly measurement. Or, the Cajun Trio permits you to attempt any three gumbos, bisques, etoufees or pink beans. (Areas in Broussard, Crowley and Scott, www.fezzos.com)
The French Press: The rooster and andouille gumbo at this downtown Lafayette favourite is served with toasted garlic French bread. You possibly can have it as a meal or order a aspect or small portion if you wish to depart room for an entrée like a poboy stuffed with boudin balls or fried redfish. (214 East Vermilion Road, www.thefrenchpresslafayette.com)
Johnson’s Boucaniere: There’s all the time an keen anticipation for this gumbo, which is served seasonally from mid-October by way of Mardi Gras. It’s constructed from a household recipe with in-house smoked sausage and boneless skinless rooster thighs – plus plenty of love handed down by way of the generations. (1111 St. John Road, www.johnsonsboucaniere.com)
Lagneaux’s: The restaurant began by the “King of Seafood” has no scarcity of gumbo choices. The gumbo menu consists of Creole seafood (okra, shrimp, crab, oysters, crawfish), crawfish, shrimp, seafood (shrimp, crab, oysters, crawfish), and rooster and sausage (your selection of boneless white, darkish or blended meat). Every is served with home salad or potato salad and bread. (445 Ridge Street, www.lagneauxsseafood.com)
Prejean’s: This longtime Lafayette staple is thought for its genuine Cajun dishes and there’s little doubt that gumbo is a high favourite. Choices embrace seafood (shrimp, crab and crawfish), smoked rooster and andouille or smoked duck and andouille. Every is available in both a cup or a bowl with a pistolette. (3480 Northeast Evangeline Thruway, www.prejeans.com)
For much more, go to www.lafayettetravel.com/gumbo.
