Five Offbeat Gumbos
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- George Rodrigue 'Tante Gite's Gumbo,' 1979
Cafe Carmo
527 Julia St., 875-4132
Smoked mahi mahi joins crab, shrimp and sweet potato in a unique gumbo.
Cochon
930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-2123
A rustic-style roux is studded with black-eyed peas and smoked pork.
Chateau du Lac
2037 Metairie ROAd, Metairie, 831-3773
Foie gras enriches the roux and a seared slice floats on top.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan St., 482-3047
www.parkwaybakeryandtavernnola.com
Turkey and alligator sausage supplant the chicken and andouille standard.
Patois
6078 Laurel St., 895-9441
Smoked rabbit and greens join andouille in a dark, thick roux.
