07 June 2013
Desire Oyster Bar, New Orleans
The first stop we made in New Orleans was Desire Oyster bar for some gumbo (Gumbo!) and barbeque Shrimp (which wasn't what I expected)....
The gumbo was magic. It's no wonder that gumbo makes me so happy (aside from how fun it is to say "Gumbo") because I found out that gumbo file (a spice) is made from ground sassafras...which is a natural mood lifter (and also fun to say).
I didn't get any great food shots, unfortunately. I was too all consumed with the deliciousness in front of me. The shrimp was almost like another bowl of gumbo...the sauce was so rich, I was so glad we were sharing one bowl. One of my favorite lines from the meal was when my friend told me that no one eats the rice with the bbq shrimp because it just fills you up :) The garlic bread was amazing...no need for the rice ;)
Gumbo is one of the things I was looking forward to most...next to the muffuletta!!!
XO