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Houstonia's Inaugural Gumbo Smackdown & Tailgate Party

January 14, 2014

Liberty Kitchen brought its All-Star Gumbo, filled with all manner of seafood—even crawfish

Attendees enjoyed the cool, crisp, sunny weather—perfect for gumbo.

The Houstonia porch afforded a shady spot for gumbo eating.

Fleming's served its gumbo with fried okra and duck cracklins.

Most people stayed to watch the Saints play the Seahawks.

Fleming's chef James Cole, left, won the Peoples' Choice award and tied with Haven for Best Gumbo.

Outdoor living spaces offered plenty of seating.

Chef J.D. Woodward of Goro & Gun.

Chef Eric Laird and the Liberty Kitchen crew.

A blind judging afforded an unbiased opinion of each restaurant's gumbo.

Liberty Kitchen's famous All-Star Gumbo.

The gumbo was flowing, as were the No Label beers and Jack Daniels cocktails.

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Although the Saints ultimately lost to the Seahawks this past Saturday, there were plenty of winners at Houstonia's inaugural Gumbo Smackdown and Tailgate party benefitting Child Advocates. That's because our panel of judges simply couldn't decide between the two best gumbos of the afternoon, and ended up awarding a tie.

Photos by Ryan Tietz

Events, Gumbo, Competition

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