Blu Orleans

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Food 5 (I didn't get any sausage in my red beans)
Atmostphere 8 (needs more seating)
Service 9 (don't forget to ask for your local discount)
Music 10 (Gotta love Duke and Gator)

Overall : It's a neighborhood place to go and feel good.........:clap_1:

 

[Scooter]

Hey Kathyd,

Junk - Slice the whites of the green onions very thin. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon white vinegar and black pepper. Put in fridge for a little while. Spoon on top of your beans. Yummy. I'll send you my beans recipe as soon as I get a chance. It actually calls for pickle meat which I get when I'm in New Orleans. You can substitute ham for this.

 

[kathydwells]

Hey Kathyd,

Junk - Slice the whites of the green onions very thin. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon white vinegar and black pepper. Put in fridge for a little while. Spoon on top of your beans. Yummy. I'll send you my beans recipe as soon as I get a chance. It actually calls for pickle meat which I get when I'm in New Orleans. You can substitute ham for this.

Thanks Scooter, that sounds so yummy. I can't wait to try it!!!!

 

[Walton Native]

If you are looking for something that will stick to your ribs ask for the swamp special. It was still not on the menu the last time I was there. The swamp special I believe consists of 1/2 bowl of reb beans and rice, 1/2 bowl of Etufea(?) topped with two eggs cooked to order.

 

[Poodleone]

We had a great time there in September. The breakfast was terrific- yummy mimosas! We also ate lunch there (I think it was the same day!). I wasn't super impressed with the gumbo but everything else was good (espcially the BLT). We went to listen to music on a Thursday and a Friday- both nights were lots of fun with LOUD music but many locals were there, dancing and having a good time. I am embarassed to say I can't remember Gator's wife's name- she is charming and an excellent hostess. She remembered all four of our names, what we had ordered the night before, that the guys were going golfing, etc. Truly charming people.

 

[Poodleone]

Oh, Walton Native- I just read your description of the eggs and the etouffee- that's what my husband and friend had. They both loved it!

 

[30A Skunkape]

The beauty of red beans is there is no need for a recipe. Secret #1 is to soak the beans at least 8 hours. You can use any meat to season them you like;I like spicy pork sausage (manufactured south of I-10, of course) that I char in a skillet-it really adds lots of flavor. Salt pork is pretty good too. Have never tried pickled meat, but I am open to any variation of the other white meat. Rinse the beans and cover them in a pot with fresh water until there is maybe 2 inches of water above the beans, then turn on the heat until they boil;once boiling, simmer slowly. I add a bay leaf, probably what amounts to 3 tablespoons of Tony Chachere's seasoning, some black pepper, about half of a chopped onion, some chopped garlic and the sausage. After a few hours the beans will be really soft. The last step is to take a big spoon and mash the marority of the beans so they are creamy. You may need to add a little more water occasionally as they will really suck up the liquid at this point. Serve over rice with some toasted french bread, and you are living well

 

[kingfishn]

Bring your wallet...
It is a fun place (even though Gator won't let you dance with your leg on
the furniture)...
Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

[Uncle Timmy]

If you are looking for something that will stick to your ribs ask for the swamp special. It was still not on the menu the last time I was there. The swamp special I believe consists of 1/2 bowl of reb beans and rice, 1/2 bowl of Etufea(?) topped with two eggs cooked to order.

I get the swamp special everytime I go for brunch. Yum! If it has been a while I start to crave it and need my swamp fix.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I get the swamp special everytime I go for brunch. Yum! If it has been a while I start to crave it and need my swamp fix.

The Swamp Special is a heck of a lot of food.