Overview: Acadiana is a Louisiana inspired restaurant in Downtown DC, owned by Chef Jeff Tunks. Also see Ceiba and TenPenh. Brunch at Acadiana is truly reminiscent of a Sunday morning meal in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
During our latest visit to DC we visited Acadiana for the infamous Eye-Opener Brunch. Acadiana's brunch is a simple Prix Fixe menu; you make one selection each from the appetizers, entrees and desserts. The Bloody Mary's and Mimosas are $0.25 each, and for an additional price there is unlimited raw bar. With this amount of food and the incredible richness they should require you sign a waiver before eating. My only complaint is that there we no veggies in the Bloody Mary. Is it too much to ask for a celery stalk or some pickled green beans?
There were 6 of us at brunch which gave us an opportunity to try almost everything the menu had to offer. Instead of describing all of the food we are posting a butter soaked montage of rich Cajun food.
Crab stuffed mushrooms:
Eggs Acadiana:
Eggs Sardou:
Pecan tart:
Vanilla bread pudding:
French market beignets:
There were 6 of us at brunch which gave us an opportunity to try almost everything the menu had to offer. Instead of describing all of the food we are posting a butter soaked montage of rich Cajun food.
Crab stuffed mushrooms:
Turtle soup:
Fried green tomatoes:
Broiled oysters:
French market beignets:
The Verdict: The menu and flavors at Acadiana capture the essence of New Orleans cuisine, but don't plan on eating for a few days after.
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