I stumbled into Li’l Dizzy’s Café on a rainy Tuesday, following the scent of fried chicken and the laughter of locals who looked like they’d been coming here since birth.
What I found was a hidden spot so beloved by New Orleanians that they practically guard it like a family secret.
Louisiana is famous for its food, but some spots fly under the radar on purpose and this fried chicken joint in Tremé, the city’s oldest neighborhood, is one of them.
A Soul Food Corner Locals Keep Quiet About
Tucked inside a historic building on Esplanade Avenue, this family-run café serves up fried chicken that defines comfort. The Baquet family has been feeding New Orleans for generations, and their recipes feel like a love letter to Creole soul food…