Louisianans often find ourselves bragging about our cuisine. Creole food is a blend of the various cultures of New Orleans including Spanish, French, Italian, African, and Caribbean, to name a few. The only place to get true Creole food is in Louisiana, or at least in someone from Louisiana’s kitchen. Come reste un peu (stay awhile) in downtown Baton Rouge and visit Chef Mark Reilly's Creole kitchen.

Elsie's Plate & Pie is a locally owned and operated restaurant & pie shop in Mid City Baton Rouge.
Elsie’s Plate & Pie is named in memory of the beloved Elsie Marie Campeau Rupe of Lockport in Lafourche Parish, maternal grandmother of Proprietor and Chef Paul Chauvin Dupré. Elsie, known to many close to her as “Tee,” and as “Ma” to her eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, was a major influence on Paul’s life and career.

Owners Felix and Cheryl Sherman, ( Now Retired and run by their boys.) natives of New Orleans, opened the doors at The Ambrosia Bakery on December 1, 1993. Looking back, they can truly say that a lot of things happened for a reason. Beginning as a delivery route truck driver and working his way up to branch manager, Felix learned how to successfully lead a team of people in sales and marketing.