The deep South of our beloved country is a veritable hotbed of delicious cuisines originating from the cultural melting pot that's formed over its rich history throughout the years. The Lousiana area is likely one of the most well-recognized for its wide assortment of Creole and Cajun cuisine that blends the food of cultures - Spanish, Portugese, Italian, French, and African - that have called this Southern hotbed home throughout history and today.
To get a taste of some great, authentic Creole cuisine in Tampa, you've got to check out Second Line Cafe (formerly known as the NOLA Cafe) in Hyde Park. Serving an assortment of fresh flavors and meals from Cajun and Creole culinary influences, the Second Line Cafe is the place to be if you've never dabbled in the tastes of New Orleans or are simply hankering for some more.
Head in there during the morning and sip on a cafe au lait while feasting on authentic, New Orleans beignets. What's a beignet? Described as a "French donut", a beignet (ben-yey) is simply a square of pastry dough deep fried to delectable perfection and dusted in powdered sugar; a New Orleans classic that'll definitely keep you coming back for more, and more, and more...seriously, they're addicting.
Other Cajun and Creole classics at Second Line Cafe include Jambalaya with hearty chicken and andouille sausage, crawfish etouffe, an assortment of New Orleans po-boys including roast beef, shrimp, and oyster, as well an assortment of salads, wraps, and much more.
If this sounds like your kind of thing, head out to the Second Line Cafe in Hyde Park today and transport your taste buds to the delicious realm of Cajun and Creole cuisine.
