Hi, my name is Bud Deslatte and I am a New Orleans native. I opened my first restaurant in my hometown of New Orleans (Feelings Cafe) in 1979 when I decided I was ready for a change of careers away from the corporate world. Following is a list of the restaurants that I have owned; all but the most recent one were sold to employees. While I didn't grow up with much inspiration cooking-wise, it's difficult to grow up in New Orleans and not absorb the amazing, uniquely American cuisine that fills the air with heady aromas.

Feelings Cafe, New Orleans 1979 - 1984

Taste of New Orleans, Atlanta 1984 - 1989

French Quarter Food Shoppe, Atlanta 1987 -1989

Bayou Bar & Grill, San Diego 1989 - 1995

CreoLa, San Mateo 1995 - 2001

Acadia, Portland 2001 - 2004

Mardi Gras Kitchen, Portland 2004

Bud's Louisiana Food Shoppe, San Diego 2004 - 2007