Food Traveler Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 59

CRABBY JACK’S RESTAURANT AUGUST While Jacques-Imo’s is recommended for dinner, they do have a sister restaurant called Crabby Jack’s, that is a perfect lunch spot. Both restaurants are located in New Orleans, with Crabby Jack’s being on Jeffer- son, and Jacques-Imo’s bustling in Uptown. At the café, order one of their specialties, such as Austin Leslie’s Fried Chicken, which has everyone buzzing. Served with perfectly round pickle slices resting on top of the specially-fried, golden-brown chicken, the meat can be plated in a mixture or all white meat can be served, for a dollar more. The famous fried chicken comes with two sides, like Corn Macque Chow and Smothered Cabbage. There are plenty of other sides to choose from as well, such as mashed sweet pota- toes, red or butter beans and rice, country greens, po- tato salad, slaw, beets, or shoestring fries. “While Jacques-Imo’s is recommended for dinner, they do have a sister restaurant called Crabby Jack’s, that is a perfect lunch spot.” Another locals’ favorite, made to order, is the Deep- Fried Roast Beef Po Boy, which is also topped with pickles and served on a warm bed of gravy. The Po Boy is about as authentic as it gets when it comes to Cajun creations, but if you’re looking for something a bit more hearty and just as culturally filling, try the Crawfish or Shrimp Étouffée, which is served over rice. Don’t ask, just eat. You won’t be disappointed. JACQUES-IMO’S CAFÉ