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DINING COTERIE RESTAURANT AND
Catfish Napolean and Extra Napkin Po’Boy
ADDRESS
300 Beach Blvd. E, Long Beach
CONTACT
228.262.0007
WEBSITE
www.coterienola.com
HOURS
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tues, Closed
Fri-Sun, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Crazy Cajun
In three words, Coterie Restaurant and Oyster Bar can be summed up as Cajun, Creole, and Coastal—a fitting description for a restaurant that brings a taste of the French Quarter to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The Long Beach restaurant is the second location of the beloved New Orleans original, and it carries the same vibrant spirit while embracing its coastal setting. The décor is modern and chic, with an airy dining room and a superb waterfront view that instantly puts you in vacation mode. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in for a leisurely meal while watching the Gulf shimmer in the distance.
We began the evening with cocktails.
I opted for a Pimm’s Cup, a refreshing New Orleans classic that deserves more attention outside the Crescent City. Made with London 1840 gin, Pimm’s No. 1,
simple syrup and lemonade and garnished with cucumber and lemon, it was light, citrusy and perfect for sipping. We also enjoyed a French 007—Absolut Pear, pomegranate and champagne—and later tried the Crazy Cajun, a tropical blend of white rum, coconut rum, banana liqueur and pineapple juice.
Paying homage to tradition, I started with a cup of gumbo. The gumbo is Cajun style, built on a medium-dark roux with plenty of filé, black pepper and smoky andouille sausage. A mix of dark and white meat adds depth and complexity, giving the dish a rich, earthy flavor that feels both classic and comforting.
Next came the Boudin Egg Rolls,
which immediately won me over. Good boudin can be surprisingly hard to find in Mississippi Gulf Coast restaurants, and Coterie’s version—made with Best Stop
story and photos by Anne Pitre