Your favorite Cajun restaurant

[swissmiss]

I am writing a piece on Cajun food for a non-food related magazine, which should include the names of a few Cajun restaurants around the country as recommendations to readers. I have a few already, but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask here if anyone wants to rave about a favorite place. Again, anywhere in the country is good, as the magazine wants to be less NY-centric. If you have a phone number or a website please include it.

Thank you!

Edited February 28, 2003 by swissmiss (log)

[awbrig]

Heaven on Seven - Jimmy Bannos - Chicago

[nerissa]

Dixie Kitchen in Chicago.

[ranitidine]

Cooking With Jazz in Whitestone, Queens.

[Kim WB]

Bayonna and Acme in NOLA

Edited March 1, 2003 by Kim WB (log)

[bigbear]

It has been quite a while, but Big Daddy's in Massapequa, NY.

[swissmiss]

Thank you so much for your answers! Anyone else? West Coast?

[Kim WB]

I can't edit my post any longer, but I misread your original post: translated Cajun to New Orleans..my mistake. I would not consider Bayonna Cajun, though Acme might fit the bill..although its noted for its oysters, mostly..which transcend a category.

[joiei]

The best Cajun restaurants are to be found around Lafayette and New Iberia, Louisiana. That is the home to that particular cuisine. Probably the best chain that is cajun inspired is Copelands. Have fun with your project.

[Dana]

Pappadeaux's is very good - consistantly-here, and has several restaurants in the south. They've had a Mardi Gras promo going this last week. We've had boiled crawfish twice this past weekend. MMMMMMM.