The New Orleans Menu

Where For Fried Catfish?

Jennifer asks:
After watching too many Long John Silver commercials, I have the most persistent hankering for some good fried catfish (fresh trout would also do nicely). If it were oysters or shrimp, I'd head for Bozo's. But, catfish? Before I do it myself or make the pilgramage to Manchac (which is rumored to be suffering in quality), do you have any recommendations for this most elementary menu staple?

Tom sez:
In fact, Bozo's has the best catfish this side of Middendorf's (or Barrow's, which hasn't reopened after the storm). They use only small, wild-caught catfish, a far superior product to the enoprmous farm-raised cats that most restaurants buy these days. Cornmeal coated, fried to order, always perfect.

And the reports you hear that Middendorf's has declined are false, near as I can tell. I've been there a few times in the last year and find them right where I left them. Nor have I heard any discouraging reports from the wisdom of the crowd.

Finally, be glad that Long John Silver's has never made inroads here.

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