Sunday, June 19, 2011

Bro's Cajun Cuisine - Nashville

I travel across the state a lot and like trying new places.  I rarely let places slip by me, and this one was one of those.  I lived in Nashville for 7 years and NEVER heard of this place until recently.  So, being in Nashville the other day, I had to give it a try.  The place...Bro's Cajun Cuisine.  http://www.broscajuncuisine.com/


Located at 3214 Charlotte Ave., downtown Nashville, this place is one for the few Cajun type restaurants in middle Tennessee.  Chef Darrell Breaux is the owner of this fine establishment.  He moved from Louisiana 23 years ago.  His cooking background started out when he was a boy working in a grocery store, then on to the Navy, where he was a cook.  Then in 1975 he opened his first restaurant in Lafayette and in 1988 moved to Nashville and opened Bro's. 

I took my step-dad, Ben, with me for this adventure, since he enjoys cajun food.  It is set in a akward location, thus making it hard to find to begin with, and the entrance is a little weird too.  But once you get in, it makes it worth the hunt.  It is a small seating area that you come into.  I didn't realize there was more seating downstairs, but there wasn't a wait or anything so we sat up top.

We were waited on immediately.  I told Ben about how they make their own andouille sausage and boudin.  They have a smokehouse on site.  And their claim to fame is their stuffed pork chops, but that wasn't what I got.  I decided to try the House Sampler, which consisted of Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, crawfish etouffee and cornbread. 

Ben opted for the oyster po boy.  I was happy with my selection, however the gumbo needed more file powder for my liking, thank goodness they provided that on the table.  And the crawfish etouffee was a little plain.  The rest was great, with just enough spice.  The only thing I can figure is that cajun cooking has a lot of spice normally and most people can't handle it, so they tone it down to satisfy the masses.  Ben was not too thrilled with his oyster po boy.  I didn't like the fact that it didn't have a remoulade sauce on it, but rather mayo.  Plus, unless you get fresh oysters they won't be as good as they are in New Orleans.

We didn't try any dessert, so I cannot say anything about that.  I will note that this place was featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-In's and Dives" with Guy Fieri.  You should check out the video on their website if you plan on going to this location.  They do have more than just cajun food on the menu.  I do plan on returning, and I do recommend this place.  Know this...if you plan on going they are only open 10:30-3:00 Monday - Thursday and 10:30 - 8:00 on Fridays, but are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.




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