Author Topic: Baton Rouge (Read 3366 times)

fRed Scare · « **on:** January 23, 2013, 01:52:19 PM »

I'll be heading down there for the week next Monday. Any Southern "comfort" foods that I should be on the lookout for? Recommendations for restaurants would be welcome, too.

I found a couple of good local places last time I was there, so I'll probably hit them up one more time also.

GatorBeerGeek · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2013, 02:29:31 PM »

If you have never had shrimp and grits before, I would highly recommend it. I am a huge jambalaya fan as well. I have never particular cared for gumbo, but I seem to be in the minority. Po-Boys, Crawfish Etouffee, and Red Beans and Rice are some of the other popular Louisiana dishes.

fRed Scare · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2013, 02:34:38 PM »

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:29:31 PM

If you have never had shrimp and grits before, I would highly recommend it.

Is this a breakfast dish?

GatorBeerGeek · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2013, 02:55:01 PM »

Quote from: tangfoot on January 23, 2013, 02:34:38 PM

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:29:31 PM
If you have never had shrimp and grits before, I would highly recommend it.

Is this a breakfast dish?

It can be, but it is has always been rather heavy when I have had it. So if you are not able to handle a large breakfast I would eat it later in the day. I would assume it would be on the menu for the entire day at restaurants that feature it.

howardf · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2013, 02:56:16 PM »

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:55:01 PM

Quote from: tangfoot on January 23, 2013, 02:34:38 PM
Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:29:31 PM
If you have never had shrimp and grits before, I would highly recommend it.

Is this a breakfast dish?

It can be, but it is has always been rather heavy when I have had it. So if you are not able to handle a large breakfast I would eat it later in the day. I would assume it would be on the menu for the entire day at restaurants that feature it.

See also: catfish and grits.

Evil Keith · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2013, 02:56:52 PM »

Quote from: tangfoot on January 23, 2013, 02:34:38 PM

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:29:31 PM
If you have never had shrimp and grits before, I would highly recommend it.

Is this a breakfast dish?

No. I had them when I was in New Orleans. Not the grits you may have had before.
Recommending anything that end in 'gratin' as in Au Gratin. Shrimp & mushroom, etc...nice little skillet sort of thing.

Evil Keith · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2013, 02:58:10 PM »

Also fresh P&J oysters!

GatorBeerGeek · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2013, 03:03:44 PM »

Quote from: howardf on January 23, 2013, 02:56:16 PM

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:55:01 PM
Quote from: tangfoot on January 23, 2013, 02:34:38 PM
Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:29:31 PM
If you have never had shrimp and grits before, I would highly recommend it.

Is this a breakfast dish?

It can be, but it is has always been rather heavy when I have had it. So if you are not able to handle a large breakfast I would eat it later in the day. I would assume it would be on the menu for the entire day at restaurants that feature it.

See also: catfish and grits.

Fried catfish and cheese grits is stellar. However, shrimp and grits usually have a nice creamy sauce and may include bacon or sausage. It is a much more complex and has many more takes on it than what I have seen with catfish and cheese grits. Then again, maybe I have not been to the right place for catfish and grits. Since I make it at home on occasion I likely would not have thought to order it at a restaurant.

fRed Scare · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2013, 04:36:51 PM »

Quote from: Evil Keith on January 23, 2013, 02:58:10 PM

Also fresh P&J oysters!

Please tell me that doesn't stand for Peanut butter and Jelly.

GatorBeerGeek · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2013, 04:50:23 PM »

Quote from: tangfoot on January 23, 2013, 04:36:51 PM

Quote from: Evil Keith on January 23, 2013, 02:58:10 PM
Also fresh P&J oysters!

Please tell me that doesn't stand for Peanut butter and Jelly.

http://www.oysterlover.com/

Evil Keith · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2013, 05:19:05 PM »

Quote from: tangfoot on January 23, 2013, 04:36:51 PM

Quote from: Evil Keith on January 23, 2013, 02:58:10 PM
Also fresh P&J oysters!

Please tell me that doesn't stand for Peanut butter and Jelly.

fRed Scare · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:45:50 AM »

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 03:03:44 PM

Quote from: howardf on January 23, 2013, 02:56:16 PM
Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:55:01 PM
Quote from: tangfoot on January 23, 2013, 02:34:38 PM
Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:29:31 PM
If you have never had shrimp and grits before, I would highly recommend it.

Is this a breakfast dish?

It can be, but it is has always been rather heavy when I have had it. So if you are not able to handle a large breakfast I would eat it later in the day. I would assume it would be on the menu for the entire day at restaurants that feature it.

See also: catfish and grits.

Fried catfish and cheese grits is stellar. However, shrimp and grits usually have a nice creamy sauce and may include bacon or sausage. It is a much more complex and has many more takes on it than what I have seen with catfish and cheese grits. Then again, maybe I have not been to the right place for catfish and grits. Since I make it at home on occasion I likely would not have thought to order it at a restaurant.

Tried to order shrimp and grits last night, but I was told that it wasn't available even though it was listed as the daily special. Ended up having shrimp with Mornay sauce and seafüd gumbo.

Swabs · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:50:22 AM »

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 23, 2013, 02:29:31 PM

If you have never had shrimp and grits before, I would highly recommend it. I am a huge jambalaya fan as well. I have never particular cared for gumbo, but I seem to be in the minority. Po-Boys, Crawfish Etouffee, and Red Beans and Rice are some of the other popular Louisiana dishes.

Louisiana has the best food. I suggest finding a hole in the wall place, they're always the best. Ask locals.

OHLRangers · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:53:13 AM »

PROTIP: If the establishment is called "The Rape Shed", I'd avoid it despite positive recommendations from the locals.

everetends · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:40:49 PM »

If you like fried food deliciousness . . . Boudin Balls. Do it.

fRed Scare · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2013, 09:54:33 AM »

Quote from: everetends on January 30, 2013, 11:40:49 PM

If you like fried food deliciousness . . . Boudin Balls. Do it.

You suggested these last year, and they were outstanding.

everetends · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:42:41 PM »

Quote from: tangfoot on January 31, 2013, 09:54:33 AM

Quote from: everetends on January 30, 2013, 11:40:49 PM
If you like fried food deliciousness . . . Boudin Balls. Do it.

You suggested these last year, and they were outstanding.

Well . . . do it again.

No wonder I was getting deja vu writing that post.

GatorBeerGeek · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2013, 03:07:48 PM »

Quote from: everetends on January 31, 2013, 02:42:41 PM

Quote from: tangfoot on January 31, 2013, 09:54:33 AM
Quote from: everetends on January 30, 2013, 11:40:49 PM
If you like fried food deliciousness . . . Boudin Balls. Do it.

You suggested these last year, and they were outstanding.
Well . . . do it again.

No wonder I was getting deja vu writing that post.

That was probably just due to you always recommending balls.

everetends · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2013, 01:23:18 AM »

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 31, 2013, 03:07:48 PM

Quote from: everetends on January 31, 2013, 02:42:41 PM
Quote from: tangfoot on January 31, 2013, 09:54:33 AM
Quote from: everetends on January 30, 2013, 11:40:49 PM
If you like fried food deliciousness . . . Boudin Balls. Do it.

You suggested these last year, and they were outstanding.
Well . . . do it again.

No wonder I was getting deja vu writing that post.

That was probably just due to you always recommending balls.

I do have a thing for balls.

Evil Keith · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2013, 01:32:11 PM »

Quote from: everetends on February 01, 2013, 01:23:18 AM

Quote from: GatorBeerGeek on January 31, 2013, 03:07:48 PM
Quote from: everetends on January 31, 2013, 02:42:41 PM
Quote from: tangfoot on January 31, 2013, 09:54:33 AM
Quote from: everetends on January 30, 2013, 11:40:49 PM
If you like fried food deliciousness . . . Boudin Balls. Do it.

You suggested these last year, and they were outstanding.
Well . . . do it again.

No wonder I was getting deja vu writing that post.

That was probably just due to you always recommending balls.

I do have a thing for balls.

fRed Scare · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:50:40 PM »

Heading back to BR tomorrow for one day. Need to get my semi bi-annual soul food fix.

emerge · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:59:41 PM »

Quote from: Fred on February 27, 2018, 02:50:40 PM

Heading back to BR tomorrow for one day. Need to get my semi bi-annual soul food fix.

Might I suggest the boudin balls?

fRed Scare · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2018, 03:26:58 PM »

Quote from: emerge on February 27, 2018, 02:59:41 PM

Quote from: Fred on February 27, 2018, 02:50:40 PM
Heading back to BR tomorrow for one day. Need to get my semi bi-annual soul food fix.

Might I suggest the boudin balls?

In my mouf.