Now here's an eating trend we can really sink our teeth
into: the rising popularity of Cajun food throughout the country.
With restaurant chains such as Pappadeaux, Joe's Crab Shack and
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe leading the way, Cajun delicacies appear
well- positioned to gain a greater following among mainstream
Americans for whom traditional ethnic favorites like Chinese and
Mexican cuisine no longer hold the same zest.
And if the numbers are any indication, Americans do indeed have
a zest for the offerings of the bayou. In a recent survey by the
National Restaurant Association, for example, 40 percent of
respondents said they occasionally ate Cajun food. Not
surprisingly, the unique flavor and spicy nature of Cajun dishes
were cited as key ingredients to its overall appeal.
So pass the gumbo, please, and fix us another helping of
jambalaya. Son of a gun, we'll have some fun sampling eats from
the bayou.
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