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Sometimes you just have to go all out and go with your gut...which is what led LAist Featured Photos contributor ~db~ on this food-venture that he shared with us:
Last Monday I crossed another one off my 1,000,000 things to do before I die list. I headed over to The Gumbo Pot at Farmers Market and ordered up this feast for lunch. All I really wanted was the Gumbo YaYa and Hush Puppies. When I found out the gumbo also came with a side, I selected the cole slaw, which they make there. I didn't even know about the corn bread until it arrived on the plate. And even though it's against the rule, I decided to get a couple oysters, just to disgust my niece and please my palate. The Gumbo YaYa is just under $7, the hush puppies are about $1.50, and the oysters are a buck apiece. Everything was Real Good, though I've had better hush puppies and would have skipped them if I knew about the corn bread.
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We were here last week. I had the deep fried alligator.
Gumbo Pot makes a common mistake re creole food. Creole food does not have to be over spiced to be authentic creole. IMO they use way too much cayenne in their gumbo, jambalaya, ect.
I guess because most people expect it.
I love the Gumbo Pot. In addition to the amazing jambalaya and po boys, I love their iced tea with mint!
I eat at the gumbo pot at least 3 times a week. The first time I ate there, I felt the need to tell the guy who runs it that it was the best meal i've ever had for under 7 dollars. You made one mistake though in getting the Cole Slaw...you have to get the Creole Mustard Potato Salad. It is the best potato salad I've ever had. When asked to chose the side, I asked the guy what he recommended and without hesitation he's like, "You're getting the Potato Salad." The cornbread is great too, I always order an extra one for 75 cents. And I thought the hush puppies were really good.
Been meaning to try the Alligator though. Were else can you get alligator on your lunch break?