{"id":71990,"date":"2022-07-20T05:58:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T09:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=71990"},"modified":"2022-07-20T05:58:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T09:58:53","slug":"visiting-file-gumbo-bar-creole-classics-in-tribeca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/71990\/visiting-file-gumbo-bar-creole-classics-in-tribeca\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Fil\u00e9 Gumbo Bar: Creole Classics in Tribeca"},"content":{"rendered":"

New kid in town. <\/span>Tribeca<\/span><\/a> has one more thing to be proud of. Welcoming to this high-end neighborhood is a down-home comfort eatery. <\/span>Fil\u00e9<\/span> Gumbo moved in a few weeks ago. With Chef Eric McCree you get to go home. If you have ever been to <\/span>New Orleans<\/span><\/a>, you know everywhere you go feels like home. <\/span><\/p>\n

The bright sunny d\u00e9cor\u2019 with exposed brick is highlighted only by chef Eric\u2019s easy smile. <\/span><\/p>\n

Arriving at Fil\u00e9 Gumbo Bar here in Tribeca<\/b><\/h2>\n

As we originally were seated at a table of our choice Chef Eric suggested that we may want to sit at the bar for a more interactive experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

Being bar people, we were happy to saddle up to the comfiest bar stools. <\/span><\/p>\n

Greeted by a row of steam kettles we were educated on not just the history of Gumbo but this unique concept in preparation in real life. <\/span><\/p>\n

Each dish is prepared in a steam bowl. The intricate design in a row of steam heating these bowls to the proper temperature to assure not overcooking. <\/span><\/p>\n

The choreographed creation from adding the roux base stewed for hours and chilled for 2 days. To every step it takes. We had the chicken, <\/span>andouille<\/span><\/a>, shrimp and crab. <\/span><\/p>\n

As we enjoyed the \u201cshow\u201d the entire process took very little time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cleaning stations are accessible to each bowl since the bowls are stationary. Even that was mesmerizing <\/span><\/p>\n

Genius concept. This steam cooking style makes for that perfect Gumbo. Layers and layers of flavors and proteins, at your choosing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Creole Classics: The Best Caesar Salad I\u2019ve Ever Had<\/b><\/h2>\n

As I have always enjoyed having our server or chef make suggestions Chef Eric said he likes to give his customers the full experience of the best he has to offer and would just like to feed us. <\/span><\/p>\n

The creation of this memorable tasting started with the best Caesar salad I have ever had. <\/span><\/p>\n

Slightly grilled romaine topped with the dressing that is plate licking good.<\/span><\/p>\n

They call it Grilled Creole Caesar Salad, I call it the perfect starter. <\/span><\/p>\n

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