Writer documenting life in New Orleans 9th Ward. I'm eating 500 po boys at 500 different restaurants, gas stations, corner stores and cafes in New Orleans

Month: January 2026

Field Report: 2026 Perfect Gentlemen Social and Pleasure Second Line

2026 Perfect Gentlemen Social and Pleasure Second Line

Since 1991 Perfect Gentlemen Social and Pleasure have rolled through the streets of Uptown New Orleans on their annual second line parades. The club is most noted for having a big kids division with dozens of children in the eight year old age range cavorting across the blacktop while their parents watch over them with stiff cocktails at the ready.

16th Anniversary Scrumptious Chef New Orleans Gumbo Party at Tamale House East in Austin

16th Anniversary Scrumptious Chef New Orleans Gumbo Party at Tamale House East in Austin

It’s hard to believe it’s been 16 years since we started throwing big gumbo parties in Austin. But here we are. What started as small backyard gatherings in the French Place neighborhood slowly turned into big affairs at Tamale House East on 6th st.

What a wonderful ride it’s been. Thanks for supporting us over the years.

Sunday January 18th 2026
16th Anniversary Scrumptious Chef New Orleans Gumbo Party
Tamale House East
1707 e. 6th st
Austin, Texas
78702
5:30pm cocktail party
6:30pm dinner

The Myth of the Holy Trinity

DD hot sausage out of Bogalusa is a crucial ingredient in our gumbo

Over the last few decades I’ve eaten hundreds of bowls of gumbo from the best kitchens across Acadiana.

During this time I’ve learned that the Holy Trinity is not sacrosanct in the 22 parishes that comprise Cajun country.

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