- Hurricane Katrina pushed co-owner Lee Franklin to Omaha, where he says starting over became “a blessing in disguise.”
- What began as a food truck in 2013 grew into a Benson restaurant serving authentic New Orleans flavors.
- Franklin says sharing his family’s recipes gave him a fresh start and Omaha a taste of home-cooked Creole comfort.
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At 60th and Maple sits A Taste of New Orleans—a Benson staple many locals know and love. But what some may not realize is that Hurricane Katrina shaped the journey of this restaurant opening in Omaha.
The restaurant serves the full range of flavors you’d expect to find in the heart of New Orleans. Customers describe it as more than just a place to eat…