You know that moment when your taste buds hit something so perfect that your eyes involuntarily close and you make that little “mmm” sound?
That’s what happens at the Gumbo Shop in New Orleans, where Louisiana’s most iconic dish reaches its highest expression in a charming French Quarter setting.
Let me tell you, friends, I’ve eaten a lot of gumbo in my day—probably enough to fill a small bayou—but what’s happening at this unassuming spot on St. Peter Street deserves special attention, especially for my Texas neighbors looking for a weekend food adventure worth the drive east.
The Gumbo Shop doesn’t need flashy signs or gimmicks to announce its presence in the French Quarter…