 | Spotlight : La Louisiana |  |
La LouisianaA Taste of Southern CuisineBy: Shaye Mitchell - shaye@seaspot.com 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: |
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