Off to New Roads - redux

We are off to New Roads again in the AM. Do our usual stop in Tyler for breakfast, gas in Natchitocis and on to False River. As usual we will arrive, unpack the car and then make a trip to Winn Dixie's to stock up on whatever.

We sort of plan to go to Joe's Dreyfus store. Joe Major sold out but it remains a good eatery in the local area, may not just be up to Joe's standard good enough. Daddy used to like to eat there and in fact introduced me to Joe at his original place out on 189 before it burned down.

That was a tiny place, maybe four tables and one had to wait outside in the car for a table. But the food was outstanding. He later bought the old Dreyfus General Store down the bayou from Livonia on the west bank. The Dreyfus family and store had been there for very long time. Credit to Joe, he retained the building as is and added a kitchen in the back. He provided good service and good food, but was an all cash operation for along time.

It is now open selected hours and the weekends. It belongs to another chef and he of course has added his touch to the menu. But overall the food remains good, well above the normal cafe standard and fast food specials.

Then we will be out at the plantation for the annual meeting. Never know who will show up but that is the good thing about it. And we all get refamiliar with the old place and hear the latest on whatever is going on in Pointe Coupee. Plus we always get a wonderful meal at the end of the meeting and visiting.

So a little four hundred mile drive is okay.