Phatphood Coup d’ état Restaurant Review: I was suppose to come on Wednesday for Chef Tommy Begnaud’s new menu launch here at Coup d’ état. He is back ladies and gentlemen, and his presence is duly noted with his new French/Louisiana inspired menu, and it has some excellent choices on it! I wanted to try every new item on the menu (as they kept a few favorites from the previous menu) but it would require another visit.

Starting off with some of the Happy Hour items. Hush Puppies made with crawfish, creole remoulade and fennel. Salty balls of joy! 4/5 and only $6 for HH.

Another Happy Hour item, although carried over from previous menu: Cheese Curds…Sriracha battered with herbed buttermilk. What?! As good as it reads and looks. Fair food! 5/5 all day!

When Happy Hour ends at 6pm, do the right thing, order a bottle of the finest Malbec on their list. You can never go wrong.

This here is the crawfish Po’boy. Had the choice of andouille, shrimp or this, so of course I went this route to compare it to my other hometown favorite at Sea Salt, this one takes first place, simply for the taste. Quality over Quantity in this case. 5/5 that buttered bread though! $12

For an entree I got the Scallops with grits, étouffée, lardon and scallion. A very well balanced dish. Amazing pork belly aka bacon aka lardon. 5/5 The second most expensive item on the menu next to the steak. $22 but worth every bite.

Tommy, thank you for coming back and doing this menu for the remainder of the summer season. Well overdue! Someone just turn down the AC a bit inside. Cheers to the amazing bar tending staff, sit there and enjoy!