Louisiana Lagniappe (Destin, FL. - a look back in time)

Always is. One of the best seafood restaurants in Baton Rouge.

I don't recall my visit from the 90s, but if it is anything like the Baton Rouge restaurant, it is very good.

Plus if it is still in existence today, that would indicate to me that it has been solid and consistent to withstand the test of time, and complacency has not set in.

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Destin is overrun with people from BR/Laffy and there are so many Louisiana themed restaurants

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Well, Commanders Palace, Camelia Grill and Pat O’Brien’s didn't work out for the Emerald Grande area. They all closed down in less than 5 years.

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Plus if it is still in existence today, that would indicate to me that it has been solid and consistent to withstand the test of time, and complacency has not set in.

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The Destin location is where we ate Tuesday night. It is still good.

Not an entree over $20.00.

Friend,

What a delightful contribution to the Food Board.

What caught me by surprise was how much the steak price has increased. Here are some comparisons:

Item..................1990.......2023.....% increase
Filet...................$17........$49......188
Gumbo..............$4...........$8.......100
Fr shrimp...........$13.5......$36.....167
Grouper men......$14........$37.....164
St mushrooms....$7.........$18......157
Oysters lag.........$8.........$22......175
BBQ shrimp........$8.........$19......138
Lump salad.........$8.5.......$29.....241
Shrimp salad.......$7.5.......$26.....247

If getting the best deal was my goal, I would get a cup of gumbo with an entree of BBQ shrimp or grouper meuniere, and would skip the salads. Considering that shrimp prices have remained the most stable of all seafood over the last three decades, I was surprised to see how the highest percentage increase with the shrimp. It does fit logically that the BBQ shrimp has increased the least percentage of all entrees.

Yours,
TulaneLSU