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c’est la vie - page 2


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Roads. They all serve the same purpose —to get from one place to the next — but each isunique. The view along any particular road isunique to that thoroughfare. Any number ofroads may lead to the same desination, butthey each have their own way of getting youthere. In the River Parishes, you can getfrom St. Charles Parish to St. James Parishtaking River Road, Airline Highway or I-10, but depending on which route you take,the journey itself couldn’t be more different. Soas you choose your next destination, remem-ber, getting there is half the fun.

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NNeeww OOrrlleeaannss PPllaannttaattiioonn CCoouunnttrryy TToouurriisstt IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn CCeenntteerr2900 U.S. 51, LaPlace

866-204-7782

SStt.. CChhaarrlleess PPaarriisshh TToouurriisstt IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn CCeenntteerr13825 River Road, Luling

985-783-5145 or 985-783-5140

SStt.. JJaammeess WWeellccoommee CCeenntteerr1094 N. Airline Ave., Gramercy

225-869-1717

visitors’ centersvisitors’ centers


Plantations take advantage of cool weatherwith a full slate of fall and winter events

No fans required

BY DAVID VITRANOL’OBSERVATEUR

Although for many theword “plantation” conjuresimages of sweltering sum-mer afternoons spent on theveranda with a cold bever-age and a perhaps a fan, theplantations in the RiverParishes are open all yearlong, and during the coolermonths they take full advan-tage of the weather by offer-ing a full slate of events andactivities.

All during the month ofOctober and continuinguntil Nov. 2, St. JosephPlantation in Vacherie isadorned in black for theCreole Mourning Tour.

While it coincides withthe Halloween season, theMourning Tour is actually arecreation of mourningpractices of those who usedto own the plantation. Thedoorway is draped in blackcloth, as are all mirrors inthe house. Also, throughoutthe house, dress typical ofmourning periods are dis-played.

On Nov. 6, San FranciscoPlantation in Garyville willbe the scene of the annualconcert by the LouisianaPhilharmonic Orchestra.The plantation provides theperfect setting for the

strains of the region’s pre-mier orchestra, whichinjects a litany of familiarclassics with more modernpieces, often from popularmovies. The day also fea-tures a gumbo cook off.

The following weekend,Destrehan Plantation will

hold its Fall Festival. Scoresof arts and crafts vendorswill gather from all acrossthe country to show their


wares while visitors aretreated to live music and, ofcourse, a wide range of foodand beverages.

In December, as Christ-mas nears, many of the plan-tations are dressed in greenand red, and large elaborateChristmas trees are erectedeither on the grounds or inthe house itself. The planta-tions lining River Road canbe a perfect backdrop for thebonfires that spring up fromSt. James Parish all the wayto St. Charles Parish.

The towns of Lutcher andPaulina, however, are the

epicenter of the activity, andSt. James’ most famousplantation, Oak Alley, takesfull advantage of its location.

It kicks off Decemberwith its annual BonfireParty, an elegant affair inwhich revelers are treated toa gourmet meal while listen-ing to a quartet play Christ-mas songs. After dinner, thebonfire is lit, and guests areinvited to dance the nightaway. Toward the end of theevening, hot coffee andbeignets are served to helpguests shake off the even-ing’s revelry before heading

home.If a more subdued planta-

tion experience is on theagenda, Oak Alley also hostsa brunch every Sunday inDecember. From 11 a.m.-3p.m., the plantation servesup a buffet meal along withtraditional brunch drinks,such as mimosas and mintjuleps.

For more information onthese events or on the plan-tations in general, see the“Plantations” section, start-ing on page 14 or visitneworleansplantationcoun-try.org.


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attractionsattractions

As the name suggests, water runs throughthe very heart and soul of the RiverParishes. It also provides a jumping-offpoint for many of the region’s attractions.

Historic plantations line both banks of themighty Mississippi River. Farther north,lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas providea wealth of water-borne activities.

So whether you’re in the mood for taking insome history, casting a line or just relaxingin the sun, the River Parishes provideendless opportunities.

The River Parishes are the focal point of Louisiana’s plantationcountry. Lining the banks of both sides of the Mississippi River,these grand mansions are vivid reminders of the great cultural her-itage of the area. They remind us of where we’ve been and show uswhere we’re going.

From the historical focus of Destrehan Plantation to the grandvista of the tree-lined entrance of Oak Alley Plantation, each ofthese properties has its own unique offerings and stories to tell.And together, they show the world one of the characteristics thatmake the River Parishes the exceptional place that it is.

plantations

DDeessttrreehhaann PPllaannttaattiioonn

13034 River Road, Destrehan

985-764-9315

www.destrehanplantation.org

Tours with costumed interpreters,demonstrations of crafts and spe-cial exhibits are featured daily.

Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Features: Tour groups welcome,gardens, gift shop, costumedguides, slave cabins, demonstra-tions, motor coach parking, hand-icap accessible.

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EEvveerrggrreeeenn PPllaannttaattiioonn

4677 La. Hwy. 18, Edgard

985-497-3837

www.evergreenplantation.org

National landmark of 37 buildings,22 slave cabins, cultural history

tour and alley of 100 moss-draped oaks.

Hours: Monday through Saturday,11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Features: Tour groups welcome,gardens, slave cabins, motorcoach parking.


HHoouummaass HHoouussee PPllaannttaattiioonn aanndd GGaarrddeennss

40136 Hwy. 942, Darrow

225-473-9380

www.houmashouse.com

Grand antebellum estate display-ing Southern splendor of “TheSugar Place.”

Sixteen rooms filled with period

antiques and Louisiana artwork.

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., Wednesday throughSunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Features: Tour groups welcome,gardens, gift shop, costumedguides, on-site restaurant, motorcoach parking, handicap accessi-ble.

LLaauurraa:: AA CCrreeoollee PPllaannttaattiioonn

2247 La. Hwy. 18, Vacherie

225-265-7690

www.lauraplantation.com

Award winning tours focusing onCreole plantation women, slaves,

and children. Visit mansion, gar-dens, and slave cabins.

Hours: Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Features: Tour groups welcome,gardens, gift shop, slave cabins,motor coach parking.



OOaakk AAlllleeyy PPllaannttaattiioonn3645 La. Hwy. 18, Vacherie

225-265-2151

www.oakalleyplantation.com

Built in 1839 and famous for itsalley of 300-year-old oak trees,this National Historic Landmark isrecognized for having one of themost spectacular settings in the

entire Mississippi Valley.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 10a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Features: Tour groups welcome,gardens, gift shop, costumedguides, demonstrations, on-siterestaurant, motor coach parking,accommodations.

OOrrmmoonndd PPllaannttaattiioonn13786 River Road, Destrehan

985-764-8544

www.plantation.com

Established in 1789, OrmondPlantation is billed as the oldestFrench West Indies-style Creoleplantation on the Mississippi.

Features: Ormond Plantation is

currently open as both a bed andbreakfast and for private parties.The plantation will resume publictours in May. The grounds arealso the home of the weeklyGerman Coast Farmers Market.The restaurant is open Mondaythrough Friday for lunch 11 a.m. -2 p.m.


PPoocchhéé PPllaannttaattiioonn6554 La. Hwy. 44, Convent

225-715-9510

www.pocheplantation.com

One of the last plantation homesto be built on the majesticMississippi River, this National

Register of Historic Places offersdaily tours, a B&B and RV park.

Tour time: 10 a.m.

Features: Tour groups welcome,gardens, gift shop, on-site restau-rant, motor coach parking, handi-cap accessible, accommodations.



SSaann FFrraanncciissccoo PPllaannttaattiioonn

2646 La. Hwy. 44, Garyville

985-535-2341

www.sanfranciscoplantation.org

Located on the East Bank of theMississippi River right offInterstate 10. A $2 million restora-

tion brought this exquisite homeback to its original grandeur.

Hours: Daily 9:40 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Features: Tour groups welcome,gardens, gift shop, costumedguides, slave cabins, demonstra-tions, motor coach parking.



SStt.. JJoosseepphh PPllaannttaattiioonn

3535 La. Hwy. 18, Vacherie

225-265-4078

www.stjosephplantation.com

This authentic Creole plantationoffers the opportunity to exploreoriginal slave cabins and viewexhibits about early plantationlife. Tours are provided by de-

scendants of the original owners.

Hours: Tours on the hour. Mondaythrough Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3p.m. (October through March); 10a.m. to 4 p.m. (April throughSeptember)

Features: Tour groups welcome,gardens, gift shop, slave cabins,exhibits, motor coach parking,handicap accessible.


AAiirrbbooaatt TToouurrss bbyy AArrtthhuurr MMaatthheerrnnee4262 U.S. 90, Des Allemands

800-975-9345

www.airboattours.com

Thrilling airboat tours throughswamps, marshes, and bayous forsix to 15 passengers with a USCGlicensed captain.

CCaajjuunn PPrriiddee SSwwaammpp TToouurrss110 Frenier Road, LaPlace

800-467-0758

www.cajunprideswamptours.com

Tour the famous Manchac Swampfor a unique journey back to theearly days of Louisiana bayou andswamp explorations.


CCrraazzyy BBoouutt HHiissttoorryy TToouurrss225-869-8148

www.crazybouthistoryinc.org

Tours are culturally and historicallydesigned to entertain and educate.

GGeerrmmaann CCooaasstt FFaarrmmeerrss MMaarrkkeettEast Bank Saturday market, Ormond

Plantation, 13786 River Road,Destrehan, 8 a.m.-noon

West Bank Wednesday market, St.Charles Plaza, 12715 U.S. 90, Luling,3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.


HHoollllyywwoooodd CCiinneemmaass 771312 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace

985-652-6700

www.hollywoodcinemas7.com

PPllaannttaattiioonn CCoouunnttrryy AAiirrbbooaatt TToouurrss1757 Hwy. 3127, Boutte

877-247-2628

Airboat and plantation tours ofbeautiful, private fresh water orancient cypress swamp. Hotel pick-up available. Located 24 miles fromdowntown New Orleans.

PPlleeaassuurree BBeenndd NNaattuurree TToouurrss117 Rue St. Martin, Vacherie

225-265-7611

Pontoon boat ride with a USCGlicensed operator on beautiful LacDes Allemands and canals provideviews of southern Louisiana’s pris-tine beauty.

SStt.. CChhaarrlleess PPaarriisshh PPllaanneettaarriiuumm105 Lakewood Drive, Luling

985-785-8471

www.stcharles.lib.la.us/planetarium

Offering a three-dimensional portalto the universe by viewing over110,000 stars with the latest digitaltechnology.

SStt.. JJoohhnn TThheeaattrree115 W. 4th St., Reserve

985-536-6630

www.stjohntheatre.com

entertainmententertainment

BBaayyoouu GGaauucchhee BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated at the end of La. Hwy.

306 at Bayou Gauche

BBlliinndd RRiivveerr BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated on Airline Highway

between Gramercy and Gonzales

BBoonnnneett CCaarrrree SSppiillllwwaayy LLaauunncchh ((NNoorrccoo))Located on Airline Hwy. at East

Levee Spillway

BBrraazzeenn CCaannaall BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated at the end of La. Hwy.

644

DDeess AAlllleemmaannddss BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated under the U.S. 90 bridge

on the east side

EEaasstt GGuuiiddee LLeevveeee LLaauunncchh ((NNoorrccoo))Located at the end of the East

Bonnet Carre Spillway Levee at

Lake Pontchartrain

FFiisshheerrmmaann’’ss WWhhaarrff ((BBaayyoouu GGaauucchhee))Located on La. Hwy. 306 at Bayou

Gauche

HHaahhnnvviillllee BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated at the intersection of La.

Hwys. 3127 and 3160

PPiieerr 9900Located on U.S. 90 between Luling

and Jefferson Parish

FFrreedd’’ss BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated at the end of La. Hwy. 643

in Pleasure Bend

MMoollll CCaannaall BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated off La. Hwy. 3127 in

Edgard

PPeeaavviinnee BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated at the end of Peavine

Road

RReesseerrvvee CCaannaall BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated on Airline Highway

between La. Hwy. 3179 and La.Hwy. 53

RRuuddddoocckk BBooaatt LLaauunncchhLocated off of Interstate 55, exit 7

boat launchesboat launches


BBeellllee TTeerrrree GGoollff && CCoouunnttrryy CClluubb111 Fairway Drive, LaPlace

985-652-5000

www.belleterregolf.com

Semi-private course, opened 1977

18 holes, 72 par, 72.2 rating, 130slope rating on Bermuda grass

FFaasshhiioonn GGoollff && CCoouunnttrryy CClluubb223 Joe Louis Lane, Hahnville

985-783-6486

Private course, opened 1962, nineholes, 36 par

CCyypprreessss LLaakkeess CCoouunnttrryy CClluubbaatt OOrrmmoonndd

10 Villere Drive, Destrehan

985-764-6868

www.ormondcc.com

Semi-private course, opened 1979

18 holes, 72 par, 72.8 rating, 124slope rating

RRiivveerrllaannddss GGoollff && CCoouunnttrryy CClluubb500 Fairway Drive, LaPlace

985-652-6316

Private course opened 1964

18 holes, 72 par, 71.1 rating, 128slope rating on Bermuda grass

SStt.. RRoossee DDrriivviinngg RRaannggee10362 Airline Highway, St Rose

504-466-0411

www.strosedrivingrange.com

33 driving bays

golfgolf


LLuuttcchheerr MMeetthhooddiisstt CChhuurrcchh2347 Texas St., Lutcher

225-869-5248

Built in 1901

MMaannrreessaa HHoouussee ooff RReettrreeaattss5858 La. Hwy. 44, Convent

Built in 1836

This is a private retreat but can beviewed easily from the road.

OOuurr LLaaddyy ooff PPeeaaccee CCaatthhoolliicc CChhuurrcchh aanndd CCeemmeetteerryy13281 La. Hwy. 644, Vacherie

225-265-3953

www.olopchurch.org

Built in 1894

SStt.. CChhaarrlleess BBoorrrroommeeoo CChhuurrcchh aanndd CCeemmeetteerryy13396 River Road, Destrehan

985-764-6383

www.archdiocese-no.org/scbparish

Built in 1921

SStt.. JJaammeess CCaatthhoolliicc CChhuurrcchh aanndd CCeemmeetteerryy 6613 La. Hwy. 18, St. James

225-265-4225

Built in 1930

SStt.. JJoohhnn tthhee BBaappttiisstt CCaatthhoolliiccCChhuurrcchh && CCeemmeetteerryy2361 La. Hwy. 18, Edgard

985-497-3412

Built in 1920

SStt.. JJoosseepphh CCaatthhoolliicc CChhuurrcchh2130 Rectory St., Paulina

225-869-5751

Built in 1921

www.riverroadcatholic.com

SStt.. MMaarryy CCaatthhoolliicc CChhaappeellMMiissssiioonn CChhaappeell ooff SStt.. MMiicchhaaeell

tthhee AArrcchhaannggeell

21750 La. Hwy. 44, Union

Built in 1875

SStt.. MMiicchhaaeell tthhee AArrcchhaannggeell CCaatthhoolliicc CChhuurrcchh6476 La. Hwy. 44, Convent

225-562-3549

www.riverroadcatholic.com

Built in 1833

SStt.. PPhhiilliipp CCaatthhoolliicc CChhuurrcchh1175 La. Hwy. 18, Vacherie

225-265-4085

Built in 1921

historic churcheshistoric churches



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events events

The fall is a good time to live in the RiverParishes.

By October, temperatures start to drop,making outdoor activities that much moreinviting. Sitting under the oaks at SanFrancisco Plantation listening to theLouisiana Philharmonic Orchestra wouldnot be feasible during the summer heat, butin November it sounds like the perfect way tospend a Sunday afternoon.

Additionally, the cooler weather makespossible one of the area’s best known andmost beloved traditions — bonfires. Thesetestaments to the spirit of local residents arethe perfect way to cap any year.


LLoouuiissiiaannaa RReennaaiissssaannccee FFeessttiivvaallNov. 5-Dec. 11

46468 River Road, Hammond

From royalty to peasants and evenskilled craftsmen you are sure toenjoy the pastimes of theRenaissance. In addition there areseveral stage acts from swordsmen tojugglers including a full contact joustand birds of prey.

www.larf.org

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Nov. 6 • 10 a.m.

2646 River Road, Garyville

The concert is a celebration of fineclassical music to start the holidayseason. The gates open at 9:30 a.m.,take time out to tour this NationalHistoric Landmark, fees charged.Have lunch starting at 11:30 a.m.,savor the taste and aroma of some ofthe finest gumbo in the cook off. Inaddition there will be a ChristmasMarket featuring both handmade andresale items.

www.sanfranciscoplantation.org

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St. James Parish Welcome Center

U.S. 61• Gramercy

fairs & festivalsfairs & festivals

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Nov. 12-13

13034 River Road • Destrehan

Fall brings on many wonderful activi-ties in Louisiana. The DestrehanPlantation Fall Festival is one of thebest. A past winner of SoutheastTourism’s Top 20 Events and theLouisiana Fairs and Festival ClassicsAward, the festival is a popular eventfor those who love Louisiana foods,crafts and music.

www.destrehanplantation.org

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Dec. 3 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

West Bank Bridge Park13825 River Road • Luling

OOaakk AAlllleeyy PPllaannttaattiioonn’’ss AAnnnnuuaallCChhrriissttmmaass BBoonnffiirree PPaarrttyy

Dec. 3 • 7 p.m.-midnight

3645 La. HWY. 18 • Vacherie

This year marks the 35th anniversary ofthis joyous event at Oak Alley.Celebrate the Christmas season inone of the southland’s most beautifulsettings. The mansion will be dressedin fresh fruit, greenery and seasonalfloral arrangements, reminiscent ofCreole Christmases past. DeliciousCajun/Creole buffet, open bar, livelydance band and plenty of good cheercombine to heighten the holiday spir-it throughout the famous alley ofoaks and the lovely antebellum man-sion.

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The parade rolls from River Road andWashington Street, turns north onGood Hope Street, turns west onSixth Street and then south on AppleStreet. It disbands at Apple Streetand River Road.

SStt.. CChhaarrlleess PPaarriisshh aannnnuuaallTTrreeee LLiigghhttiinngg CCeerreemmoonnyy

Dec. 8

West Bank Bridge Park

13825 River Road • Luling

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Dec. 9-11

Lutcher Recreation Park

La. Hwy. 3193 • Lutcher

Enjoy great food, live entertainment,crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest andcarnival rides throughout the week-end. Each night will be highlightedwith a single bonfire lighting! Comeout and experience a prelude to thefamous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tra-dition unique to St. James Parish andall over the world!

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CChhrriissttmmaass EEvvee BBoonnffiirreessaalloonngg tthhee LLeevveeee

Dec. 24

La. Hwy. 44 • Lutcher, Gramercy andPaulina

For more information call 225-869-1717or 1-800-67-7852 or visit www.festi-valofthebonfires.org of www.stjames-la.com.

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Feb. 18 • Noon

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Feb. 19 • noon

LaPlace

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Feb. 18 • 1 p.m.

Luling

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Feb. 19 •1 p.m.

Des Allemands



BY ROBIN SHANNONL’OBSERVATEUR

LAPLACE – Take anhour-long trek north onInterstate 55, and then hopon Interstate12, and you willcome to a place that takesvisitors back in time about500 years.

Every year in November, asprawling tract of land inRobert is transformed into amedieval English village andmarketplace that is home tothe Louisiana RenaissanceFestival, the largest fair of itskind in the state.

Organizers Alvon Brum-field and Rick Hight say thefestival, which is in its 12thyear of existence, gives visi-tors an idea of what life waslike for people of the middleages, with a little bit ofLouisiana spice added to themix.

“We bring in some of the

best talent from all acrossthe country,” said Brumfield,the festival’s promotionsdirector. “They are all exten-sively trained to play theirparts, and for most actors, itis their full time job to be aknight or a lute player orQueen Elizabeth.”

Brumfield said the ideabehind the festival came tohim while he was in the mil-itary stationed in Tucson,Ariz.

“I performed magic andillusions while I was in themilitary,” said Brumfield.“One afternoon Rick decid-ed to take me out to a localRenaissance fair, and I justfell in love with the idea. Ifelt Louisiana needed tohave something like this.”

When deciding on a loca-tion for the fair, Brumfieldchose an area along the I-10/I-12 corridor because ofits central location to Baton

Rouge, New Orleans andother nearby communitiessuch as the River Parishes.

“I knew I would need alot of space,” said Brumfield.“So the city was out of thequestion because of theprice of real estate and thescarcity of land.”

Brumfield said once visi-tors enter the fair, theywould find the most enter-tainment per capita of anyfestival of its kind.

“There’s probably abouttwo dozen or so shows perday,” said Brumfield. “One ofthe unique aspects of ourfestival is the amount of per-sonal interaction, or ‘inter-active theatre,’ we have.Actors and performers willactually pull people on stageand get them involved.”

The long list of shows andperformances include fullcontact jousting, performedby trained stuntmen and

Be a Renaissance man:


trained horses, falconrywith real hawks, owls andfalcons, glass blowing, jug-gling, comedy, dueling andpuppeteers.

There is all also a widevariety of musical perform-ances that use authenticinstruments of the timeperiod, such as lutes, bagpipes, standup bass and thehurdy gurdy. Some devotedcouples even plan their wed-dings around the festivaldressing in period costumes.

Brumfield said the festi-val food features medievalfare, like huge turkey legs,steak on a stake, gourmetmushrooms, apple cider andmead, but attendants canalso enjoy more modernrefreshments if they sochoose.

The festival also featuresmore than 80 merchantsdisplaying a substantialassortment of hand-made

crafts and unique souvenirand gift items.

“Many of the merchantsare on hand to talk to visi-tors face to face about whatthey are selling,” said Brum-field. “It is really easy to finda great gift idea.”

The festival opens Nov. 5and will run each weekendof the month, as well as thefirst two weekends of Dec-ember. The festival closesDec. 11. There are also threestudent days, Nov. 15-17, for

various grade levels forschools looking for a uniqueand educational field tripidea. The festival is not opento the public on those days.

The festival grounds areabout an hour drive down I-55 and I-12, just outsideHammond. Gates open at 10a.m. each day, rain or shine,and close at 5 p.m.

For more information,call the festival offices at985-429-9992, or visitwww.larf.org.

Medieval mirth in Robert

bon appétitbon appétit

dining dining

Gumbo is a dish with origins as vague asits list of ingredients. It can be made withseafood, fowl or pork. Some gumbos don’teven contain any meat at all. Some are darkand robust. Others are light and more subtle.Gumbo is a product of the time and place it ismade. And if it is made in the RiverParishes, chances are it contains that delec-table local delicacy, andouille. Dining in theRiver Parishes is a bit like gumbo. A little ofthis, a little of that, and before you know ityou have a great meal. Just don’t forget therice.


St. John the Baptist Parish

BBaaiilleeyy’’ss AAnnddoouuiillllee

513 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace

985-652-9090


BBeellllee TTeerrrree111 Fairway Drive, LaPlace

985-652-5000

BBeesstt WWookk CChhiinneessee RReessttaauurraanntt530 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

985-652-9989

BBuuddddyy BB’’ss 2788 River Road, Garyville

985-535-3663

BBuullllyy’’ss HHaallffwwaayy HHoouussee3701 U.S. 51, LaPlace

985-652-9168

CCaajjuunn GGrriillll 135 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

985-359-4745

CChhiillii’’ss GGrriillll && BBaarr1820 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace

985-652-1227



CChhiinneessee KKiinngg 1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace

985-651-7888

CChhiinnaa HHoouussee SSuuppeerr BBuuffffeett1900 U.S. 51, LaPlace

985-651-0041

CChhuunngg’’ss HHeeaavveennllyy SSwweeeettss607 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

985-359-7987

CCoonnnniiee’’ss GGrriillll 1462 La. Hwy. 44, Reserve

985-536-3027


CCrraabb TTrraapp IIII117 Pontchartrain Road, LaPlace

985-651-2345

CCoorrnneerrssttoonnee CCaaffee50 Dominica Drive, LaPlace

985-652-1111

DDrraaggoonn GGaarrddeenn140 Belle Terre Blvd.Ste E., LaPlace

985-652-7250

EEll MMeexxiiccaannoo1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace

985-652-4250


FFaattttyy’’ss RReessttaauurraanntt186 Museum St., Garyville

985-535-5555


FFrreenniieerr LLaannddiinngg RReessttaauurraanntt && OOyysstteerr BBaarr113 Dottie Lane, LaPlace

985-224-2178


FFrroossttoopp DDrriivvee--IInn RReessttaauurraanntt 411 E. Airline Hwy., LaPlace

985-652-6361

GGaattoorr’’ss DDeennOld Highway 51 South, Manchac

985-386-7902

HHiibbaacchhii SSuupprreemmee GGrriillll1721 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace

IIHHOOPP220 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

985-652-4468

IIttaalliiaann PPiiee 405 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

985-359-1743

JJaaccoobb’’ss AAnnddoouuiillllee

505 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace

985-652-9080


KKoobbee JJaappaanneessee SStteeaakk

aanndd SSuusshhii506 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

985-652-8880/652-8853

LLaaCCaarrrreettaa MMeexxiiccaann CCuuiissiinnee 107 Carrollwood Drive, LaPlace

985-651-9991

MMccDDoonnaallddss1608 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace

985-652-2600


MMccDDoonnaallddss1616 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace

985-652-4822

MMccDDoonnaallddss4297 Main St., LaPlace

985-652-5171

NNeeww OOrrlleeaannss HHaammbbuurrggeerr aanndd SSeeaaffoooodd CCoo..1338 W. Airline Hwy., Ste. 7A,

LaPlace

985-653-6731

PPiieerr 55113017 U.S. 51, LaPlace

985-651-0300

((SSeeee oouurr aadd oonn ppaaggee 4477))

PPiirroogguuee’’ss CCaafféé719 W. 10th St., Reserve

985-479-7800


PPooppeeyyee''ss FFrriieedd CChhiicckkeenn

1603 W Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA70068

985-652-3030

RRoottoolloo’’ss PPiizzzzeerriiaa3503 W. Airline Hwy., Ste. B,

Reserve

985-536-3503

RRuubbyy GGaarrddeenn CChhiinneessee RReessttaauurraanntt 3101 U.S. 51, LaPlace

985-653-8700

SShhoonneeyy’’ss4293 Main St., LaPlace

985-652-1789

SSiicciillyy’’ss PPiizzzzaa 214 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

985-652-7010

SSoonniicc DDrriivvee IInnnn100 Ormond Blvd., LaPlace

985-652-3168


SSuubbwwaayy357 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace

985-652-8700

SSuubbwwaayy 2701 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace

1900 U.S. 51, Ste. B, LaPlace

985-479-7827

985-652-9699

St. James Parish

CCaafféé PPeerriiqquuee234 East Main St., Gramercy

225-869-1774

CChhiinnaa KKiinngg849 N. Pine St., Gramercy

225-869-2000

DDJJ’’ss GGrriillllee21060 La. Hwy. 20, Vacherie

225-265-7600

GGoollddeenn GGrroovvee RReessttaauurraanntt935 La. Hwy. 641, Gramercy

225-869-1212


GGrraanndd PPooiinntt TTrruucckk SSttoopp && CCaassiinnoo3415 La. Hwy. 3125, Paulina

225-869-6960

HHoott WWiinnggzz TToo GGoo234 E. Main St., Gramercy

225-869-3008

HHyymmeell’’ss SSeeaaffoooodd RReessttaauurraanntt8740 La. Hwy. 44, Convent

225-562-7031

((sseeee oouurr aadd oonn ppaaggee xxxx))

JJeennnnyy’’ss OOvveerrssttuuffffeedd PPoobbooyy && CChhiicckkeenn SShhoopp114 N. Airline Hwy., Gramercy

225-869-0899

OOnnee SSttoopp GGrruubb22170 Highway 20

Vacherie

225-265-4782

PPiizzzzaa HHuutt1665 Louisiana Highway 3125

Gramercy

225-869-6151

PPooppeeyyee’’ss982 La. Hwy. 3125, Gramercy

225-869-6060SSoonniicc DDrriivvee IInn852 N. Pine St., Gramercy

225-869-5666


TTaayylloorr’’ss EExxpprreessss TTrruucckk SSttoopp964 La. Hwy. 3125, Gramercy

225-869-1734

St. Charles Parish

AAnniittaa’’ss SSmmookkiinn’’ SStteeaakk BBuurrggeerrss13145 U.S. 90 Ste. B, Boutte

985-785-2220

BBaammbboooo GGaarrddeenn13491 U.S. 90, Ste. 6, Boutte

985-785-9929

BBeeii JJiinngg12895 U.S. 90, Ste. D, Boutte

985-331-8885

BBrreeeezzee CCaaffee124 Longview Drive, Destrehan

985-764-8800

CCaaffee OOrrmmoonndd1974 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan

985-725-0741

CCaajjuunn KKiittcchheenn13322 U.S. 90, Boutte, Ste. Q

985-785-2405

CCaasshhiioo’’ss FFoooodd VViillllaa aanndd DDeellii13572 River Road, Destrehan

985-764-9389

CChhooww’’ss GGaarrddeenn1974 Ormond Blvd., Ste. I,

Destrehan

985-725-2469 / 985-725-2488

CCoouunnttrryy CCoorrnneerr DDeellii13217 River Road, Luling

985-785-7800

DDoott’’ss DDiinneerr12179 U.S. 90, Luling

985-785-6836

EEll MMeexxiiccaannoo12715 U.S. 90, Ste. 140, Luling

985-785-7694

FFrroossttoopp3001 Ormond Blvd., Ste. H,

Destrehan

985-725-1116

GG&&GG RReessttaauurraanntt307 Paul Maillard Road, Luling

985-331-2932


GGrreeaatt WWaallll12715 U.S. 90, Ste. 190, Luling

985-785-7900

GGrruummppyy’’ss14984 U.S. 90, Paradis

985-785-2083

HHaappppyy GGaarrddeennss IIII15264 U.S. 90, Paradis

985-785-3888

HHeerrbbeerrtt’’ss SSeeaaffoooodd13467 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-785-9839

HHoonngg KKoonngg3001 Ormond Blvd., Ste. D,

Destrehan

985-725-9099

HHyymmeell’’ss RReessttaauurraanntt15805 River Road, Hahnville

985-783-6349

IIrroonn GGaattee13299 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-308-0013

LLaa MMaaiissoonn MMaaggnnoolliiaa950 First St., Norco

985-725-0400

LLeett’’ss TToopp IItt YYoogguurrtt BBaarr13322 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-308-1318

LLiittttllee TTookkyyoo13371 U.S. 90, Ste. A, Boutte

985-331-0887

LLoovveecccchhiioo’’ss DDeellii29 Apple St., Norco

985-725-5683

MMaarriiaannoo’’ss IIttaalliiaann EEaatteerryy12371 Highway 90, Suite ALuling985-785-7777

MMccDDoonnaallddss3009 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan

985-725-1021

MMoocchhaa LLaattttee1950 Ormond Blvd., Ste. B,

Destrehan

985-307-0852

OOccccaassiioonn’’ss RReessttaauurraannttaanndd LLoouunnggee

117 Maryland Drive, Luling

985-785-1681

OOrrmmoonndd PPllaannttaattiioonn RReessttaauurraanntt13786 River RoadDestrehan985-764-8544

PPaallmmeettttoo’’ss RReessttaauurraanntt10405 Airline Hwy., St. Rose

504-472-0771


PPaamm aanndd DDaallee’’ss SSeeaaffooooddRReessttaauurraanntt

14620 River Road, Destrehan

985-764-3112

PP..JJ..’’ss CCooffffeeee ooff NNeeww OOrrlleeaannss150 Ormond Center Court, Ste. T,

Destrehan

985-764-7573

PPooccoommoo’’ss PPiizzzzeerriiaa1371 U.S. 90, Luling

985-308-0957

PPooppeeyyee''ss FFaammoouuss FFrriieedd CChhiicckkeenn116 Longivew Drive, Destrehan

985-764-1231

PPooppeeyyee''ss FFaammoouuss FFrriieedd CChhiicckkeenn13210 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-785-1377

PPoorrttssiiddee RReessttaauurraanntt11698 River Road, St. Rose

504-5469-3111

RRoottoolloo’’ss PPiizzzzeerriiaa2243 Paul Maillard Road, Boutte

985-785-7777

RRoottoolloo’’ss PPiizzzzeerriiaa150 Ormond Center Court,

Destrehan

985-725-2411

SSaaiillffiisshh FFoooodd aanndd SSppiirriittss12287 U.S. 90, Luling

985-308-0712

SSiicciillyy’’ss IIttaalliiaann BBuuffffeett12895 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-785-9064

SSoouutthheerrnn LLaattttee CCaaffee13322 U.S. 90, Ste. D, Boutte

985-308-1472

SSoonniicc DDrriivvee IInn12557 U.S. 90, Luling

985-331-0099

SSppoorrtt’’ss PPuubb && GGrriillll3001 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan

985-764-1100

SStt.. RRoossee TTaavveerrnn11760 River Road, St. Rose

504-469-8864

SSuubb EExxpprreessss26 Apple St., Norco

985-764-9922


SSuubbwwaayy613 Paul Maillard Road, Ste. 200,

Luling

985-331-2257

SSuubbwwaayy14130 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-785-9818

SSuubbwwaayy(located inside WalMart)

13001 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-331-1786

SSuubbwwaayy12715 U.S. 90, Ste. 120, Luling

985-785-3999

SSuubbwwaayy12609 Airline Drive, Destrehan

985-725-1108

SSuubbwwaayy1955 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan

985-725-9444

SSuunnnnyy DDaayy CCaaffee120 Mallard St., Ste. 120, St. Rose

504-465-1331

SSuusshhii CCaaffee13899 River Road, Ste. A, Luling

985-308-1003

SSyyddnniiee’’ss PPuubb aanndd GGrriillll13894 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-785-2728

TTaaiillggaattoorrss SSppoorrttss RReessttaauurraannttaanndd BBaarr

15207 Highway 90, Paradis

985-758-5062

TTrreeyy WWaahh ((CChhiinneessee))124 Longview Drive, Destrehan

985-764-1147

TTaassttee ooff TTooyykkoo1972 Ormond Blvd., Ste. E-2,

Destrehan

985-764-1818

VVooooddoooo GGrriillll100 James Drive East, St. Rose

504-464-1880

WWaaffffllee HHoouussee14173 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-758-6499

WWiinnggzzzzzz613 Paul Maillard Road, Ste. 400,

Luling

985-308-0743

XXttrreemmee SSppoorrttss BBaarr aanndd GGrriillll140 I-310 Service Road, St. Rose

504-915-1239

TThhee ZZ’’ss SSppoott15146 U.S. 90, Paradis

985-785-7776

ZZeerriinngguuee’’ss SSeeaaffoooodd CCoo..,, LLLLCC13120 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-785-1456

ZZyyddeeccoo’’ss IIII13228 U.S. 90, Boutte

985-308-1058


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