Discover soul food spots across Louisiana where grandma’s gumbo still reigns supreme—rich roux, fresh seafood, and tradition ...

Posted: October 21, 2024 | Last updated: July 10, 2025 This seafood gumbo is a rich, flavorful stew packed with crab meat, shrimp, and fish, embodying Southern-style cooking.

1 qt fat (lard or tallow is preferred) 1 qt all-purpose flour 2 qt yellow onion, small dice 1 qt bell pepper, small dice 1 qt celery, small dice 10 lb smoked ham hock, bone in 3 lb andouille ...

Using a modern version of his grandmother’s gumbo recipe, Watts native and James Beard nominated chef Keith Corbin, whose journey to the kitchen began after years in prison, is putting his soul ...

In between, during the 1990s and 2000s, a smattering of African-American expats opened and closed a few other soul food restaurants in Paris, like Bojangles, the Rib Joint, and Percy’s Place.