Dinner 5:10 - A Little Bit of Nola in North Louisiana with Chef Darrell Johnson

Chef Darrell is a native New Orleanian who's bringing a little bit of his home city to Shreveport one bite at a time by spicing things up at his restaurant, Crescent City Bistro.  So naturally, we Viva'd La Food Prize, New Orleans style!  The only thing missing was a little Zydeco music playing in the background (insert jig)!!  Come take a journey with me as I tell you about the Cajun flavor ride that Chef Darrell took us on last night, with his rich sauces (for sale soon), bold flavors and just enough heat to make you want to second line! [Keep Reading...]

Up first, a crab cake affectionately named after Chef Darrell's wife, Crab Cake Anna. 

 Lightly fried, placed atop a bed of Cajun rice and topped with their signature Tasso cream sauce. There was just the perfect hint of heat to let you know that "honey, we're not in Kansas anymore!"



 Second up on the menu, we were served a Strawberry Fields Green Salad.  A bed of mixed greens lightly glazed with their signature Strawberry Vinaigrette, folded with grilled chicken, from scratch made croutons and parmesan cheese.  The grilled chicken was tender and seasoned well and the vinaigrette was delicious, not too sweet.

Next, we had Steak Oscar.  Hand cut filet Mignon placed atop a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and flash fried asparagus.  Finished with their Hollandaise sauce and crab meat.  Yep, all that happened on one plate!  Take a little bite of each component separately or one big bite of it all together, it doesn't matter.  Either way, you won't be disappointed.  Oh, and let's not even discuss that golden deliciousness wrapped around the asparagus spear, we all now how I feel about crust (swoon).   

For our first dessert, we were served Bananas Foster Cheesecake.  Yes, I said first, we got TWO so keep reading!  To be fair, I am not a fan of cooked bananas so I kind of scooted that out the way.  I didn't get a chance to catch the name of the cream sauce, but I could seriously bathe in it.  It was sooooooooo good!  I sopped every bit of it and the delicious cheesecake up.

 



Our second dessert was a White Chocolate Bread Pudding, which is noted as one of Crescent City Bistro's most popular menu items and Chef Darrell's grandmother's secret recipe.  I don't know about you, but to me a corner piece is the best piece of any cake, pie or pudding and guess who got an edge??? You guessed it, I did!  I know there's the great debate amongst bread puddings, custard- creamy versus slightly chewy.  Well, if you're team chewy, good news, this pudding's for you!

Hope you enjoyed, see ya'll next time...