Chew Rouge is located inside Pirogues Whiskey Bayou in Arabi. We Provide Louisiana inspired bar foods, sandwiches, Detroit style pizzas, catering services, seafood boils and more.
Chef Scott Maki
Chef Scott Maki is a native of Lansing, MI and moved to New Orleans to pursue his culinary career in 2003. In his time in Louisiana Maki has developed a real adoration for Cajun and Creole cooking, During turns as Sous chef in Restaurants such as Emerils, Delmonico, August, Luke, and more, as well as serving as executive chef of Mondo, RAMBLA, Feelings Café among others, Maki honed his Louisiana cooking skills and has been proud to contribute to the evolving culinary scene of New Orleans.
Over the Last Decade Chef Maki has been named “Chef to Watch” by the Times Picayunne, has presided over restaurants named “Best New”, “Top Ten”, and “Do Not Miss” by numerous publications both local and National. Maki has been a participant in the American Culinary Federations Best Chefs of Louisiana and was a winner on Food Networks “Chopped”.
Recently Maki has broken away from the fine Dining world in favor of starting a humble Kitchen, Chew Rouge, inside Pirogues Whiskey Bayou in the quickly growing neighborhood of Arabi. Chew Rouge pays homage to the chefs favorite things, his Midwestern roots with their Detroit Style Pizza and the Louisiana foods of his formative culinary training years with dishes like Shrimp Boudin Rangoons. Maki recently opened his second location, GORDO, inside the Marigny gem, Lost Love Lounge. GORDO focuses on one of Chef Scotts admitted guilty Pleasures, Tex Mex/Latin Food. Hefty portions of Nachos, Giant Burritos and Chimichangas and other beer friendly options Fill out GORDOS menu. Maki is joined in business by his Friend Partner and Manager, Kory Poole and his Wife, Camie, and his Small, dedicated staff.
Chew Rouge Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
SNACKS
(Great For Sharing Or Not Sharing)
Thibodauxs Ribs $7
Slow Cooked And Tempura Fried Baby Back Ribs With Ginger Soy Glaze
Spicy Shrimp Boudin Rangoons $7
Housemade Shrimp Boudin Rangoons With Local Mayhaw Sweet & Sour
Southern Fried Chicken Strips $7
Strips Of Marinated Chicken Thigh Fried Southern Style, Drizzled With Chipotle Honey And Served With House Ranch
Smoked Trout Dip $7
House Smoked Trout Dip With Garlic Toast And Onion Jam
Boudreaux Bites $6
Fresh Jalapenos Stuffed With Cream Cheese, Wrapped In Bacon And Grilled. Drizzled With Mayhaw Glaze
Down River Onion Rings $6
Hand Battered Red Onion Slices Served With Our Crochet Sauce
Corktown Irish “Nachos” $8
Fried Potato Skins Filled With Corned Beef, Onions And Jalapenos, Topped With Roasted Garlic Cheese Sauce
Chew Rouge Fries:
Regular Side Of Fries $3
With Roasted Garlic Cheese $6
Swamp Style (Roast Beef And Cheese) $8
CAESAR SALADS
Classic $6
Romaine, Arugula, Croutons, Parmesan And House Roasted Garlic Dressing
Topped With Blackened Chicken $7
Topped With Fried Chicken Parmesan $10
“Steak & Potato” $9
Sliced Roast Beef & French Fries Over Our Classic Caesar
Dearborn Chicken Caesar $10
Blackened Chicken, Red Onion, Tomato, Artichoke, And Olives, On A Fresh Made Pita
DETROIT STYLE PIZZAS
Build Your Own $16
Additional Toppings $1 Each
The Jack White $21
White Sauce, Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, Italian Sausage
Iggy Piggy $21
Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Ham
The Union $21
White Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Applewood Bacon, Jalapeno
The Big 3 $20
Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Roasted Mushroom
The Greektown Veggie $21
Artichoke, Tomato, Red Onion, Olives, Sweet Peppers
The Eastern Market $20
Italian Sausage, Tomato, Charred Broccoli Pesto, Roasted Garlic
“Steak Odessa” $22
Shaved House Roast Beef, Sweet Peppers, Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic Cheese Sauce
The Supreme(S) $21
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions, Sweet Peppers, Olives
TAVERN STYLE PIZZA
Thin Style Pizza, Poplar Across Midwest Taverns $16 Add Toppings $1 Each
TOPPINGS
Meats: Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, Italian Sausage, Roasted Chicken, Corned Beef
Non Meats: Roasted Mushrooms, Sweet Peppers, Red Onions, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Jalapenos, Artichokes, Olives, Pineapple, Arugula, Tomato
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
All served with fries
All American Burger $8
Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions Add Bacon $1
Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions
Add bacon $1
The Irish Bayou Burger $10
Grilled Corned Beef, Muenster, Onions, Crochet Sauce
The Kevorkian Burger $11
Bacon, Mushrooms, Onion Rings, Muenster
Chalmette Cheesesteak $8
Shaved House Roast Beef
Roasted Garlic White Cheddar, Cherry Pepper Chow Chow
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich $9
Fried Chicken Thigh With Marinara And Melted Mozzarella Topped With Creamy Garlic Dressed Arugula
Chicken Cordon Cuban $9
Roasted Chicken, Chisesis Ham, Muenster, Pickles, Mayo And Mustard Pressed On The Grill
“The Cheuban” $9
Our Take On The Classic Rueben. Grilled Corned Beef, Muenster Cheese, Red Onion Jam And Crochet Sauce On Grilled French Bread
CALZONES
Just Cheese & Sauce $8
Build Your Own, Add Toppings $1 Ea
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A Calzone Version Of Any Specialty Pizza Or Sandwich $10
What is Detroit Style Pizza?
After World War Two, there was a surplus of blue steel oil pans from the auto industries war time production. A Detroit pizza maker started using the pans to make pizzas and the style was born. Detroit pizzas are famous for the Charred Cheese around the edge of the pizza created by the pan. The pizza is made in reverse, cheese fist, then toppings and finally finished with sauce. Only in recent years has it become known outside of the mitten!
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