Here’s one you’re unlikely to find in most restaurants, even Cajun ones: Alligator etouffee. In fact, you can also get it fried, sautéed or in ravioli. Indeed, Beyond the Bayou boldly goes far beyond the norm to bring the taste of deepest Louisiana into downtown Chamblee. The cook, a native of the creole state, comes from a long line of Cajun chefs and recently moved the restaurant from its Brookhaven location into a cute Victorian house, adding a touch of ambient elegance to a unique eating experience.

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