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| - Southern Accent is the heaving 2-carat diamond engagement ring that confirmed the place Cajun food will monopolize in my heart for the rest of my life. I've always loved southern food, and SA's outstanding offerings compelled me to finally settle down.
New Orleans decor greeted me on entry, the restaurant's fortune tellers were roaming around; the overall ambience is dark and confetti'd with Mardi Gras paraphernalia. The bartender mixed for me their spin on a Manhattan, with a splash of cherry juice. Really great. My pals' cocktails were tasty too--a very sour but satisfying margarita being the standout.
Appetizer and entree: I split the baked garlic with a pal and ordered the jambalaya, but I had a chance to try out everyone else's offerings to boot. The cassoulet, the seafood pasta, piquante shrimp, the chicken livers (surprisingly tasty)--everything was delicious. My jambalaya had a sneaking heat that doesn't quite get at you until halfway through the meal. Cornbread comes in all flavours and textures, and SA's version is extremely moist with corn niblets peppering the loaf.
Dessert: I don't have a soft spot for sweets, but the bites I had of the pecan pie were unholy and the brownie could turn someone savage. I don't know how they could have been any better.
The service was courteous, attentive and we had no problems. Cajun food may not win your heart, but I strongly recommend at least a date with Southern Accent.
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