Have you ever eaten croc or gator meat?

We'll be in New Orleans end of December, thinking I might pass on the gator stew ewww! hubby can try, I like chicken but not chewy!

Just a comment about the Pappadeaux restaurant.

The Pappas chains started with the idea to attract all the people that wanted to eat in the vicinity of what used to be known as "restaurant row" in Dallas. They wanted to attract the people looking for seafood (Pappadeaux), Italian/Pizza, Tex-Mex (Pappasitas), and steak/bbq. Those restaurants also used a variation of name incorporating ("Pappa..."). All of them had their own building, but they are essentially co-located, and in easy walking distance of each other. (at least at that location.) Part of the appeal was that location idea, since you could arrive, take a deep breath, and then decide which one you preferred on that occasion. At the time, they only took reservations for a few special dates like New Year's Eve, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, etc..

To say that idea was successful is something of an understatement. They all did very well, and expanded to other locations. I do not know whether they hired some of the best in each specialty, or if their food is simply better, but they were/are all very good.

BTW, 'novelty restaurants' was, and still seems to be a big trend in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Visitors in the area have commented that 'eating out' seems to be a major attraction.

I have had gator. It was years ago and I don't remember much about it, but it was great.

yep, i live in Niceville, Florida and we have whats called The Mullet Festival around october or so, and they usually always have a stand serving gator on a stick. the one time i went, i got to try it. honestly tastes just like chicken.

as for shark on the other hand...very oily and nasty tasting. this might have to do with the way it was cooked, but yeah not the best.