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“When I came in, I had to put my own flavor in it,” he says.
Since his takeover, Louisana Creole Gumbo now features
Southern-style dishes as well. While you won’t find Spencer
donning a chef ’s hat, he always makes sure the food is fresh
and flavorful.
The Cajun and Creole-based dishes include five different
varieties of gumbo, four different types of Creole and a few
versions of jambalaya.
The standard jambalaya has a spicy kick, featuring heaps
of rice mixed with Cajun beef sausage and chicken. Diners
who prefer milder spice can opt for the beef jambalaya,
which is more like a stew.
Down-South delicacies range from baked or barbecue
chicken, meatloaf and vegetarian items, including sides such
as macaroni and cheese and collard greens.
For visitors who have room for dessert, specialties include
peach cobbler, banana pudding and
a longtime favorite — Martha’s Sweet
Potato Pie.
Every day of the week, people
line up at the counter for a taste of
Louisiana Creole Gumbo. The origi-
nal store on Gratiot only has a few
tables and is primarily carry-out,
while its newest location off of Seven
Mile Road and Schaefer has greater
seating capacity.
A Louisiana Creole Gumbo staple
featured at both locations are mini
cornbread muffins, which have a
crisp, golden exterior and are perfect-
ly moist and buttery on the inside.
“Our cornbread muffins are an
integral part of what we do,” Spencer
says. “If we aren’t cooking them fast
enough, people will come back in 15
minutes just to get them fresh.”
Louisiana Creole Gumbo has not
only become a staple for city-dwellers.
Employees at businesses like Chrysler
and GM also benefit from their cater-
ing services. Known as its Corporate
Food Sales Division, Spencer’s compa-
ny will be expanding its outreach with
the addition of three food trucks.
With a business that’s constantly
growing, Spencer credits his employ-
Louisiana Creole Gumbo ees. A small handful have been with
the company since Stafford’s time,
2051 Gratiot Ave., Detroit but a few newcomers are moving
(313) 446-9639 the company forward, including his
13505 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit daughter Stephanie, the marketing
specialist, and his son Donovan, who
(313) 397-4052 acts as operations manager.
Spencer also utilizes Detroit
business initiative groups like
the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small
Businesses program. He even received a grant through the
Motor City Match program, which is aimed at providing
resources for small businesses.
With the help of these initiatives, plus his long-time man-
agement experience, Spencer feels fortunate to have found
success as a restaurateur in the city.
“It’s a good time if you’re an entrepreneur to do business
in Detroit. The city and its leaders are trying to help the city
move forward.”
As a passionate businessman and Detroiter, Spencer is
motivated to continue to bring positivity to the city and its
surrounding suburbs. And what better way to add to the
Motor City than with mouth-watering cuisine? •