For our mains, I went with the shrimp and grits, and Chandler ordered the burgundy pork. I tried a bite of the bone-in pork off Chandler’s plate. While it certainly was seared to perfection and showed off the perfect amount of Dijon Burgundy sauce, I actually didn’t have food envy for once.
That’s all thanks to the cheddar polenta on my dish. I had no trouble cleaning my plate. The Gulf shrimp was incredibly fresh, and the green pepper roux added an herbaceous component.
If I had to pick a favorite thing I had that evening, it would actually be my cocktail, the Garden District Punch.
We didn’t get to dine in the hidden underground room (the Phenix Vault), but I highly suggest at least taking a peek on your visit. The arched ceiling is lined with Phenix limestone.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a Francophile, so I’ve had several people ask me if I have tried the “new French restaurant.” La Roux Bistro really isn’t a classic French restaurant, and it’s not trying to be. I would describe its menu as primarily Cajun-inspired with a strong emphasis on the French influence. Regardless, the La Roux crew preps each dish with the same care that a French chef would. They mix their own spices, whip the mayonnaise for the sauces and bake their own bread.
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