Willie Mae's NOLA

"Willie Mae’s Scotch House, located at 2401 St. Ann Street in New Orleans’ Tremé neighborhood, is a legendary restaurant renowned for its exceptional fried chicken. Established in 1957 by Willie Mae Seaton as a bar, it evolved into a full-service restaurant by the early 1970s, gaining national acclaim for its soul food offerings. The restaurant’s signature fried chicken, celebrated for its crispy, seasoned crust and juicy interior, earned it the James Beard Award for America’s Classic Restaurant in the Southern Region in 2005. Despite challenges, including damage from Hurricane Katrina and a fire in 2023, Willie Mae’s continues to serve its beloved dishes under the stewardship of Seaton’s great-granddaughter, Kerry Seaton Stewart."