Where For Fried Catfish?
Jennifer asks: After watching too many Long John Silver commercials, I have the most persistent hankering for some good fried catfish (fresh trout would also do nicely). If it were oysters or shrimp, I’d head for Bozo’s. But, catfish? Before I do it myself or make the pilgramage to Manchac (which is rumored to be suffering in quality), do you have any recommendations for this most elementary menu staple? Tom sez: In fact, Bozo’s has the best catfish this side of Middendorf’s (or Barrow’s, which hasn’t reopened after the storm). They use only small, wild-caught catfish, a far superior product to the enoprmous farm-raised cats that most restaurants buy these days. Cornmeal coated, fried to order, always perfect. And the reports you hear that Middendorf’s has declined are false, near as I can tell. I’ve been there a few times in the last year and find them right where I left them. Nor have I heard any discouraging reports from the wisdom of the crowd. Finally, be glad that Long John Silve
