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Shaye Mitchell Report
The combination of comfortable surroundings,
pleasant staff and an experienced chef have come together to
offer Seattle the finest in Cajun and Creole cuisine at the
recently christened, La Louisiana.
For those who have not been to La Louisiana, the atmosphere is
charming and comfortable, and the food is delicious. The
owners have put together a courteous and experienced staff
that works well together to offer their customers the perfect
dining experience.
Located in the heart of Seattle’s Central District, the owners
wanted to give the restaurant a neighborhood feel. The
location is an important part of the success of this young
restaurant. Open for only two months, word is spreading and La
Louisiana is no longer a secret. Satisfied customers have
shared their opinions, given their recommendations, and
returned to La Louisiana adding to its success. One of the
secrets to La Louisiana’s success is their head chef, Jemil, a
New Orleans native.
With over 13 years experience in New Orleans, Texas and
Seattle, and a commitment to working 14-15 hour days, Jemil,
has become a master at his art and considers his job his
passion. The formal training Jemil received at the Culinary
Institute perfected the knowledge of cooking he learned from
family members to deliver a variety of dishes from gumbo to
steak, red beans and rice to Blackened Chicken Alfredo. His
dedication to the culinary arts and years of experience have
made him a master in his field and many taste buds agree.
Outside of the kitchen, the staff at La Louisiana aims to
please. Mulugeta Abate, Manager of La Louisiana, has
experience in the restaurant industry from working with his
family and from his running his own café in the Seattle area.
He works with Jemil and the rest of the staff to please the
customer by making sure the meals are well presented and
cooked to your liking. From the preparation and presentation
of the food to the furniture and lighting, every detail has
been taken into consideration. Structurally, the precision is
especially apparent, if seated in the soon-to-be bar area and
you have a chance to notice the ceiling and chandelier.
With every new business, there are details that cannot be
planned for but need to be worked out. Abate admits there are
a few small changes to be made to perfect the service due to
the increasing popularity of La Louisiana, but overall, the
restaurant has met or exceeded all expectations in a very
short time. For those who have not been to La Louisiana
before, it is definitely worth the money spent, and for those
who have already been, you already know.
La Louisiana is located at:
2415 E Cherry in Seattle
(in between 23rd and MLK Way near Jordan’s)
206 – 329 - 5007
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