A Reflection of Houston and Dallas after years in both.... (Galveston: to live in, food)

[RJ312]

Both cities have a lot going for them, especially as compared to cities in other parts of the U.S. and internationally.

[Vicman]

Originally Posted by Frustratedintelligence

Chefs and restaurants are not black culture, so it shouldn't matter to you.

As stated elsewhere, there are definitely famous African-American restaurants - Houston has Breakfast Klub and Frenchy's (which is Louisiana Creole, a bit distinct from "pure" African-American) - but it's not commonly associated with high cuisine.

[SouthernBoy205]

Originally Posted by Vicman

As stated elsewhere, there are definitely famous African-American restaurants - Houston has Breakfast Klub and Frenchy's (which is Louisiana Creole, a bit distinct from "pure" African-American) - but it's not commonly associated with high cuisine.

Louisiana Creole isn’t distinct from African American food.

[Vicman]

Louisiana Creole cuisine is distinct to Louisiana and is particular to the area around New Orleans. It might be considered a sub-type of African-American food, but in Louisiana Creoles saw themselves as racially distinct from African-Americans. Some of them even owned their own plantations (some of which you can tour)

When Creoles began moving to Texas - in particular places like Frenchtown in Houston - they were labeled as "black" even though they saw themselves as racially distinct.

Percy Creuzot, who later go the name "Frenchy", was from New Orleans and his cookery was based on Creole cuisine...

Originally Posted by SouthernBoy205

Louisiana Creole isn’t distinct from African American food.

[NoClueWho]

Originally Posted by SouthernBoy205

Louisiana Creole isn’t distinct from African American food.

Wow........

[As Above So Below...]

Originally Posted by SouthernBoy205

Louisiana Creole isn’t distinct from African American food.

Wait...what????

[dallasboi]

People harping on creole cajun stuff as if its exclusive to Houston. Thats mostly a Louisiana thing. Creole cajun food in Houston is just as watered down and basic as it is anywhere else you find it in Texas.....Texas is not Louisiana(Not even Houston) no matter how much Southernboy205 wants it to be:

[dallasboi]

Creole and Cajun food is not a unique idea in Texas.....However it is not as authentically announced as it is in Louisiana.

I always wonder why its always listed as a unique cultural experience for Houston.


Just look at this....and scroll down to see everything.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C...258638495!5i11

[Vicman]

Originally Posted by dallasboi

I always wonder why its always listed as a unique cultural experience for Houston.

Just look at this....and scroll down to see everything.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C...258638495!5i11

Interestingly enough "Cajun" and "Creole" are distinct cultures - the former around Lafayette, LA and the latter from around New Orleans. I've heard some New Orleans restaurants call themselves Cajun, and perhaps do offer Cajun food, to get tourist business.

[SouthernBoy205]

Originally Posted by Vicman

Louisiana Creole cuisine is distinct to Louisiana and is particular to the area around New Orleans. It might be considered a sub-type of African-American food, but in Louisiana Creoles saw themselves as racially distinct from African-Americans. Some of them even owned their own plantations (some of which you can tour)

When Creoles began moving to Texas - in particular places like Frenchtown in Houston - they were labeled as "black" even though they saw themselves as racially distinct.

Percy Creuzot, who later go the name "Frenchy", was from New Orleans and his cookery was based on Creole cuisine...

I’m not thinking about “dallas boi” and the others.

Distinct means different, right? Louisiana Creole food is another type of cuisine in the African American community. Louisiana Creole food is soul food and seafood with different seasonings.

I know about the Creole history in Houston, as well.