It was a hot day in Acadiana, and Justin Chiasson was at work — greeting a line of people with a wide smile and beads of sweat lining his forehead. He's used to performing in the Louisiana elements, ...

From the roux to the final simmer, Justin Wilson’s gumbo technique has become iconic. His mix of storytelling and cooking shows why gumbo isn’t just food; it’s Louisiana history in a pot. This dish ...