Five dark-roux, country-style gumbos
Stanley
547 St. Ann St., 587-0093
Deep and intense with lightly cooked oysters and dense sausage
The Store
814 Gravier St., 322-2446
Thin, mellow-brown roux and smoky sausage chunks
La Cote Brasserie
700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350
Oil-dotted roux, shredded chicken, diced sausage and green onion
Cochon
930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-2123
Black-eyed peas and roasted pork add an uncommon twist.
Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal St., 523-2078
Quick lunch combo: Gumbo ya ya and a $1.50 bloody Mary from the bar
