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Jim Riley 
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About Jim Riley

J​​​​​​​​​​im Riley was born on the banks of the Cane River in Natchitoches, LA,

the heart of the southern cotton patch. Growing up in this rural setting

developed his love and passion for the outdoors and the wildlife

he hunted.  

          After graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree

in Industrial Engineering, Jim worked in the oilfield for more than

twenty years.  Now he is happy at home with his wife.

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JIM'S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

Commander's Palace | (504) 899-8212

 

1403 Washington Avenue | New Orleans, LA 70130

http://www.commanderspalace.com

Jim's #1 Restaurant

 

Acme Oyster House | Oysters | (225) 906-2372
 

3535 Perkins Road | Baton Rouge, LA 70808

http://www.acmeoyster.com

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The Francis Southern Table & Bar | Fried Eggplant | (225) 635-0033

 

6747 Hwy 61
Saint Francisville, LA 70775

https://www.thefrancissoutherntable.com/Home

 

The Chimes | Alligator Appetizer | (225) 383-1754

 

3357 Highland Road | Baton Rouge, LA 70802

http://www.thechimes.com

Don's Specialty Meats | Boudin | (337) 234-2528
 

Best Boudin in Acadiana​​

7301-10 S Frontage Road | Scott, LA 70583

http://www.donsspecialtymeats.com

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LInda's Chicken & Fish | Cajun Fried Chicken Livers | (225) 665-8604

 

34790 Hwy 16 N Denham Springs, LA 70706

https://m.facebook.com/Lindas-Chicken-and-Fish-408482970936/

Niki Dupre's Favorite Restaurant

Mansurs On the Boulevard | Plank Roasted Redfish | (225) 923-3366

 

5720 Corporate Boulevard, #A | Baton Rouge, LA 70808

http://www.mansursontheboulevard.com

Middendorf's | Fried Catfish | (985) 385-6666

 

​Home of the World Famous Original Thin Fried Catfish

US Highway 51​ | Akers, LA 70421

http://www.middendorfsrestaurant.com

 

Mike Anderson's Seafood | Soft Shell Crab | (225) 766-7823

 

1031 West Lee Drive | Baton Rouge, LA 70820

http://www.mikeandersons.com

Prejean's | Gumbo | (337) 896-3247

 

Award Winning Cajun Cuisine

3480 N E Evangeline Highway | Lafayette, LA 70507​

http://www.prejeans.com

Mother's Restaurant| Po' Boy | (504) 523-9656

 

World's Best Baked Ham​

401 Poydras Street | New Orleans, LA 70130

http://www.mothersrestaurant.net

Ruth's Chris Steak House | Steak | (504) 587-7099

525 Fulton Street | New Orleans, LA 70130​

http://www.ruthschris.com

Trey Yuen | Chinese with a Cajun Twist | (985) 626-4476

 

600 North Causeway Boulevard | Mandeville, LA 70448

http://www.treyyuen.com

 

Sonny's Pizza | Pizza | (225) 635-4771

 

Home of the Italian Burrito

7157 Highway 61 | St. Francisville, LA 70775

 

Tony's Seafood | Boiled Crawfish | (225) 357-9669

 

Louisiana's Largest Seafood Market

5215 Plank Road, Baton Rouge LA 70805

http://www.tonyseafood.com

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