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A slice of the Bayou landed on the banks of the Anacostia River in mid-May, breathing new life into the space that formerly housed the All-Purpose pizzeria for nearly a decade. Catahoula is named for the spotted dog of Louisiana, and coincidentally, its state tree, the bald cypress, has been growing out front at the 79 Potomac Avenue SE address for years in apparent wait.
The seafood boil ($55) is the star of the show. A huge head-on Maine lobster (+$55) shields a bounty of coiled Louisiana crawfish, juicy chunks of spicy Andouille sausage, crab legs, shrimp, and corn on the cob — all doused with a hefty helping of Cajun seasoning…