For as far back as I can remember, since I was a kid, I think- I’ve experienced a fascination and deep really like for New Orleans. The record, the new music, the lifestyle and the meals. I’d been preparing a continue to be down in Louisiana pre-COVID (that naturally experienced to be postponed as a outcome) and am now attempting to operate out some dates for a visit that would maintain me out of everybody’s way in the course of the impending hurricane year. We’ll see how that goes!
I digress, getting a small New Orleans here in New England was/is usually an remarkable matter for me and anybody else who isn’t fearful of some additional spice in their meals. Initially, there was my beloved Wells Provisions in Charlemont, who served po’boys and gumbo that people traveled from miles to love every weekend (I know I did as often as I could!)
But, sadly, they closed as of previous Drop- only having an occasional but even now substantially-appreciated pop-up from time to time- and my hopes of having a Cajun and Creole-motivated menu inside a acceptable driving distance ended up dashed.
And then Dan brought me to Gombo for the initial time. Situated proper in the heart of downtown Northampton, stepping into this smaller restaurant is like stepping on to Bourbon Road. There’s an comprehensive bunch and dinner menu- with lots jambalaya, boulettes, oysters, and so on. Their décor is so stunning- and they have stay jazz tunes during each thirty day period. I’m in love!
I recommended stopped by for their Sunday brunch to unhappy a mimosa and some by no means and sweet potato waffles that area seemed specifically- and I was not attractive (I prevent am!) Their light-weight program employees usually as the sunshine poured in- and I couldn’t totally staring at their trumpet charming fixtures.
And of word their suggestions are nevertheless consider thinking!
A get of consume pay attention. They do not tend reservations- so if you’re fast of grabbing Sunday brunch or dropping in to grab a consume and hear to some jazz- get there early! They are likely to fill up quick!
xo