Authentic Creole cuisine comes to Laguna

Executive chef Norm Theard, left, and sous chef Tyler Nix, hold the catfish entree at the new Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

The catfish entree boasts a huge shrimp garnish at the new New Orleans-style restaurant Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

The Brussels sprouts appetizerat the new Roux Creole Cuisine restaurant in Laguna Beach.

The shrimp and grits at the new New Orleans-style restaurant Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

Family photos and an iron gate adorn one of the dining rooms of the New Orleans-style Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

The garlic salad at the new New Orleans-style restaurant Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

Executive chef Norm Theard brings a family legacy of New Orleans-style Creole cooking to the new Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

Family photos adorn one of the dining rooms of the New Orleans-style Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

Part of the dining room at the New Orleans-style Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

The shrimp Yvonne dish is a family-inspired recipe from chef Norm Theard at the new Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

New Orleans Mardi Gras decor adorns the new Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

Sous chef Tyler Nix prepares the shrimp Yvonne dish at the new Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.

Executive chef Norm Theard displays the catfish entree, one of the house specialties, from behind the counter at the new Roux Creole Cuisine in Laguna Beach.