K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen is lengendary and owned by the famous New Orleans chef, Paul Prudhomme, who opened the restaurant in July, 1979. Although our tight budget wouldn’t allow us to dine here, K-Paul’s offers seating to at least 200 guests who CAN AFFORD his cooking!! I think Mr. Prudhomme is the chef responsible for creating the “blackened” dishes. The youngest of 13 children (no wonder he learned to cook!!), he began learning the skill from his mother and then traveled the country learning to cook and improvise his own recipes from regional cuisine around the country. He has his own line of seasonings, etc., which you can now probably find in most grocery all stores across the USA. The menu changes daily, but expect such appetizers as Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp & Corn Maque Choux, etc which are priced at $6 and up. Salads, including K-Paul’s House Salad are $5.50 and up. You’ll have to dig deep into your pockets for the Entrees which start around $25.95 for offerings such as “Classic Shrimp Etoufee,” and “Blackened Stuffed Pork Chop with Mushroom Zinfandel” and Cajun Jumbalaya. Desserts also begin at $6 and you’ll have a difficult time choosing from the line up–maybe Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, or Custard Marie, or even more delicious the Bread Pudding with Lemon Sauce and Chantilly Cream. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it!! The restaurant was renovated in 1996 and there is dining on the balcony, in the rear courtyard and two other floors as well. The Al Fresco dining in the courtyard sounded good to me. Reservations are now accepted, and since is one of the top restaurants in New Orleans, I certainly would make reservations. Remember, al la carte prices seem to be the rule of the day.