Proud New Orleans native Trombone Shorty exclusively gave Us Weekly a taste of what makes Louisiana cuisine unique — and revealed where to find some of his favorite dishes.

While the 39-year-old musician (real name Troy Andrews) said he believes the “best” New Orleans and Louisiana cuisine is “actually in the kitchens of the houses,” there are a few spots he likes to frequent.

“I like to go to Dooky Chase, which is in my neighborhood in the Sixth Ward of New Orleans. And some of the cooks and people there, I actually know them and been to some of their houses to eat. So I know they bringing that same touch to the kitchen wherever they’re cooking,” Andrews told Us. “There’s also a place in the Tremé neighborhood where I’m from called L’il Dizzy’s. And then there’s Willie Mae’s Scotch Hous

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