Long before our local seafood ever meets the fork, there’s a narrative behind its journey. We see pieces of that story when we dine out at the great restaurants we enjoy in such abundance here. We see it in the networks of small, independent fishermen and fishing families working local waterways, carrying on traditions that run generations deep. It’s those connections, often unseen, perhaps underappreciated, that inspire this year’s campaign, called The Fish Dish.” Chefs at some of our favorite restaurants are sharing recipes that highlight the fish found in our area, and we are thrilled to present them with the evocative photography of Frank Relle and the personable illustrations of Kenneth Harrison.

Our current featured recipe is Middendorf’s Thin Fried Catfish. This legendary dish utilizes the ubiquitous catfish found throughout Louisiana in any freshwater environments with a sandy bottom. The recipe remains the same today as when it was created by Josie Middendorf. Josie and her husband, Louis, opened Middendorf’s 90 years ago in Manchac; today, the restaurant is run by proprietors Horst and Karen Pfiefer, and there are now two locations.

For other Corporate Realty recipes, visit our Recipes page. To find out how Corporate Realty can assist you with your commercial real estate needs, please contact info@corp-realty.com or 504.581.5005.