BIG THINGS in a SMALL TOWN

by Adam Chauvin follow @adamceats on Instagram and Facebook

Just about 1/2 mile north of Interstate 10 in Henderson, Louisiana there is a large, 19th century classic red barn dressed with white accents and huge white letters as signage for “CRAWFISH TOWN USA”. Less than 10 minutes away from here is an eye care office in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Consider the extra trip if you miss the barn.

Chef Johnnie Gale took over as executive chef around October 2019. On February 29, 2020 the ACFNO (American Culinary Federation of New Orleans) announced that she would be honored as a best chef of Louisiana 2020.

At Crawfish Town USA, she offers Cajun fare such as this classic seafood platter; catfish, shrimp, crawfish boulette, stuffed shrimp, oysters, coleslaw, hush puppies and french fries. It can be ordered grilled or fried.

Look for other classics on the menu as well as spins on Acadiana’s famous Cajun cuisine; salads, appetizers, poboys, burgers and boiled seafood that is in season. Be sure to keep an eye on their social media accounts for daily specials that recently included; grouper, triple tail, New Orleans style BBQ shrimp and a Charbroiled Oyster Soup bread bowl that would have been hard to pass up if it were available during this recent lunch visit.