EAT BEAT: ‘A Taste of Culture’ Copeland’s of New Orleans

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American Louisianan raised entrepreneur Alvin Charles Copeland, founded Copeland’s of New Orleans in the year of 1983. Copeland’s is known for its southern Louisiana Creole-based seafood, pasta, salads, steaks, and desserts.  

With Creole food and peoples varying widely in ethnic background traced back during the colonial era, racial mixing between Africans, Europeans, South Asian, and American Indian peoples. Copeland’s will take your taste buds on a culture trip.  

The first thing notable about Little Rock’s local Copeland’s was the scenery and atmosphere. The restaurant was large and decorated with dangling ceiling lights. Jazz and R&B music played gently in the back. The lighting was dim, and there was ample space between every booth and table perfect for family or date night events.  

Copeland offers a wide variety of appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. I was starting with the most popular appetizer, the artichoke spinach dip — which is an acquired taste to some. The dip came with crispy golden-brown bow tie pasta chips; talk about unique. The dip was creamy and cheesy, and the chips had a crispy outside and a chewy inside.   

Next was the Cajun Gumbo Ya-Ya, a classic cajun roux, loaded with shrimp and crawfish served over a bed of rice. The gumbo had to be a personal favorite even over the main course. The flavor was fresh, and the roux was  well-seasoned. The meal will transport you to a small kitchen right in the heart of New Orleans.   

Lastly, my main dish the Jambalaya Pasta, filled with gulf shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, spicy jambalaya sauce, mushrooms, peppers, and bow tie pasta. The main course meal was piping hot, and the spices from the sauce brought the dish to life. Although the meat was tender and juicy, the pieces in the pasta were tiny. Hence is why the Gumbo Ya-Ya was a personal favorite.   

Copeland’s offers an authentic New Orleans vibe, with delicious Creole food that brings comforts and culture. Make Copelands a part of your next dining experience and remember there’s always something good at Copeland’s.

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