Who Dat's Southern Food (Collinsville, IL)

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We're a long way from New Orleans, but if you have a taste for cajun food, you need travel no further than Who Dat's Southern Food in Collinsville, IL.

This was my first visit. My local group of retirees (St Louis Pony Express) met here today for lunch. There were about 15 of us in attendance and the service was very good. Sometimes that is not the case when you have a large group.

(photos above taken today with my android phone)

There is all manner of cajun food on the menu, from jambalaya and gumbo to gator bites, cajun rice to mufulatta sandwiches and catfish poor boys.

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Crawfish etouffee was a popular choice today. This dish is similar to a stew, but made with crawfish and served over rice. The word "etouffee" actually comes from the French that means "to smother".

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And save room for dessert! They feature Gooey Butter Cake, and there are 50 varieties (not all on the same day, of course!) Today's choices were Chocolate Chip, Andes Mint, and Blueberry.

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