Over the past three years, I've become acquainted to
Shreveport-Bossier dining in my many trips to the metro area. Early on
it was by trial and error, some good, some not so good. But as Cokie
explored her new surroundings and made friends with local students at
her college, every dining experience soon after was a gem!
Still,
there are new restaurants popping up all the time, so for advise on
those I turn to the Eatery Review forum on Jeff Guerin's site at www.littlemissouriflyfishing.com
In
the spring, Jeff wrote about a new place called Good Eats, and soon
after Cokie reported she and her friends were making regular trips
there.
Last month, Jeff found another new spot - Marilynns Place on Fern. He pointed out that this was New Orleans food gone north... and just as good!
Saturday
night we were thinking Imperial Cathay (awesome Chinese food) but the
crowd was thick. So I said "Let's go try this place that Jeff
recommended". First, we drove within a block and missed it, then didn't
find it again until 15 minutes later. It's a converted gas station so
it will fool you!
Jeff nailed it. Everything
he said about the shrimp poboy was right on. The gumbo looked awesome,
when I saw some young lady with it at their table. But when I ordered a
cup (yes, they'll sell you a cup even if it's not on the menu) they had
run out. So instead they offered a few substitutes. I said "I'll take
the bread pudding". They gave me 4 slices of bread pudding - one for
each of us (no extra cost). The bread pudding was delicious on it's
own, but it comes HOT in a chocolate sauce to die for. I'm still
thinking about that pudding...
Cokie ordered the crawfish etouffee. She said it wasn't as good as Moms, but close. Since nothing is as good as Moms, that's a high recommendation!
The
menu is all "New Orleans" and Cajun style food. The owner lived in The
Big Easy at one time and fell in love with the ambience and the food.
Marilyns has personality and the music that plays fits it just right.
You won't be disappointed.
Oh... and they serve beignets!
