Paul Prudhomme | Louisiana Legends

This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from January 30, 1984, features an interview with Paul Prudhomme conducted by Gus Weill. Prudhomme, a famous Cajun chef from Opelousas, is the owner of K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen in New Orleans. He discusses: his childhood in Opelousas; his introduction to food; his first restaurant, Big Daddy O’s Patio; his travels around the country; his realization of the importance of food to the Cajun culture; his time as an executive chef at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans with the Brennan family; and his restaurant, K-Paul’s.