J Gumbo's - Independence

Etouffee De Languste

First you start with a roux, goes virtually every recipe in a Louisiana cookbook. It 's the only way to make an etouffee! Ours is made with a golden roux, onions, celery, and the perfect blend of red, white, and black pepper. Stir in some plump crawfish t

Pui Beat

We start by roasting garlic in olive oil, then we add in tomatoes, spices and fresh chicken and slow simmer cook that in beer until it is absolutely perfect. The result is just spicy enough to let you know you are still alive and not yet in heaven. Our mo

Gumbo

There is a saying in New Orleans that for every stove in New Orleans there is a different recipe for Gumbo. Our home-style soup starts with a deep brown roux, then we add onions and celery and slow-cook it for hours to let all of those sultry and savory f

Orez Cu Fasole Roșie

Slow cooked Camellia Beans direct from Louisiana served with smoked sausage on a bed of white rice. A washing day (Monday) tradition, our beans are saucy with onions and celery and a hint of cayenne pepper, just enough to make you happy! There 's nothing