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The fourth episode of Jamie’s American Roadtrip finds Jamie touching down in Louisiana just weeks after Hurricane Gustav has wreaked havoc in New Orleans and the surrounding area. Despite the devastation Jamie finds a state full of people who use food as a way to celebrate life and keep the party going through adversity.

After his stay in New Orleans, Jamie journeys into Cajun country to spend time with an alligator-hunting grandmother, Sydnie Mae Durand, and restaurant owner Dave Allemond. This is the third time Dave’s restaurant has been destroyed by a hurricane but he is willing and ready to give things another go. Jamie joins the team as they rebuild the restaurant and prepare for the grand reopening!

Explore the site to find some hearty Louisiana recipes inspired by the state and the people, read interviews with some of the people Jamie met and check out the bonus footage and pictures.

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The two main cultures here are Creole and Cajun. Creole food is a complete blend of influences: you’ve got Spanish, French and German cooking mixed with the herbs and ingredients of the Native Americans as well as those of the West Indian and African slaves. The Cajuns were the French Arcadians who settled around the bayous and swamps. Their cooking style was all about big bold flavours and one-pot cooking, and made use of wild game, seafood and anything else the bayou had to offer.

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New Orleans Behind the scenes video and Images View the Gallery

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Jamies America


I wrote this book to get to the heart of great American food, to get past the junk and super-sized portions. From New York to New Orleans, the energy of Los Angeles to the big skies of Wyoming, I found what I was looking for: some of the most diverse and delicious recipes I've ever come across!
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Places Jamie visited

  • Dooky Chase's
  • Kermit Ruffins
  • Pat O'Brien's Bar
  • McGee's Landing Inc.
  • Jorge Munoz
  • Kabab Café
  • New Fulton Fish Market
  • TX ranch
  • Cassie's
  • Museum of the Old West
  • Cody Stampede Rodeo
  • Buckstitch Canvas
  • The Straw Igloo
  • Homeboy Industries
  • Homegirl Café
  • Redondo Beach/Pier

Leah Chase
Dooky Chase's
2301 Orleans Ave
New Orleans
LA 70119

(504) 821-0535

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