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East County serves up Cajun cuisine

The eighth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil offered attendees a night of Louisiana culture.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 12:44 p.m. July 12, 2015
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Who dat? Whether "smack-your-mama collard greens" or "crawfish corn dogs," attendees of the eighth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil pleased their palettes. The Cajun-inspired buffet and live music by the Gumbo Boogie Band offered a taste of Louisiana and its culture July 11 at Polo Grill and Bar. Restaurant owners Jaymie and Tommy Klauber created the event to honor their relative, Spyder Boussard — a native of Louisiana who has a passion for the state's heritage and cuisine. 

 

Lynn Barrie fills her plate with Louisiana-themed cuisine.
Lynn Barrie fills her plate with Louisiana-themed cuisine.
Tommy and Jaymie Klauber enjoy a moment with Spyder Broussard, after whom the event was named.
Tommy and Jaymie Klauber enjoy a moment with Spyder Broussard, after whom the event was named.
Jim Chapman and Larry Robinson sport matching smiles and tropical-themed shirts.
Jim Chapman and Larry Robinson sport matching smiles and tropical-themed shirts.
Trevor Davis and the Donovan family — Trish, Jane and Jim — tap their feet to the live music.
Trevor Davis and the Donovan family — Trish, Jane and Jim — tap their feet to the live music.
Jag and Amy Grewal find the main attraction of the night — the food table.
Jag and Amy Grewal find the main attraction of the night — the food table.
Norman Stockton and Darrell Nixon fill their plates with Cajun food.
Norman Stockton and Darrell Nixon fill their plates with Cajun food.
Spiced shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob were one of various dinner choices.
Spiced shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob were one of various dinner choices.
The night's menu included crawfish corn dogs.
The night's menu included crawfish corn dogs.
Ford and Bambi Utton enjoy dinner and time with friends, such as Marie Butler.
Ford and Bambi Utton enjoy dinner and time with friends, such as Marie Butler.
Dick Butler enjoys dinner and drinks with friends Robin and Harry Zechman.
Dick Butler enjoys dinner and drinks with friends Robin and Harry Zechman.
Ralph and Margaret Clarke enjoy their cocktails before a Cajun-inspired dinner.
Ralph and Margaret Clarke enjoy their cocktails before a Cajun-inspired dinner.
Tim and Denise Huelsman enjoy a night out at one of their favorite local stops.
Tim and Denise Huelsman enjoy a night out at one of their favorite local stops.
LaTrynna Brown and Gavin Quertier enjoy cold cocktails and live music.
LaTrynna Brown and Gavin Quertier enjoy cold cocktails and live music.
Ryan Langley plays the accordion for attendees.
Ryan Langley plays the accordion for attendees.
Steve Wigginton plays a range of instruments and is the lead vocalist of the Gumbo Boogie Band.
Steve Wigginton plays a range of instruments and is the lead vocalist of the Gumbo Boogie Band.
Friends Ken Gatschenberger and Sabine Fulks enjoy the spread of spicy food.
Friends Ken Gatschenberger and Sabine Fulks enjoy the spread of spicy food.
Brian Liberman and Elizabeth Pickett Gray enjoy the range of food offered.
Brian Liberman and Elizabeth Pickett Gray enjoy the range of food offered.
Rich McDonald taste tests the gumbo after performing with the Gumbo Boogie Band.
Rich McDonald taste tests the gumbo after performing with the Gumbo Boogie Band.

 

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