In '30s-era house with wraparound porch, chef Walden crafts inventive takes on southern fare, such as crostini with pecans & fruit compote

Crisp chicken melts in mouths with homestyle sides, such as fried okra, potato wedges & coleslaw, before sweet tea splashes over tongues

Never-ending homestyle buffet serves hand-cut steaks, pot roast simmered for 12 hours & made-to-order omelets

Popular catering chef Michael King channels his culinary expertise to craft southern soul food such as waffles & fried chicken

Magnolia bread & fried green tomatoes complement Cajun catfish, chicken-fried steaks & pulled-pork sandwiches

Pork loin atop potato gratin, pasta jambalaya with andouille sausage & deep-fried Oreos with crème anglaise served amid live jazz music

Airboats glide at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour through waterways teeming with wildlife such as gators, hawks & bald eagles

Cooks labor over choice cuts of meats, basking them in house-made marinades, seasoning with hand-blended rubs & cooking for up to 15 hours

Catfish and fresh seafood dishes share table space with steaks & sandwiches at homey eatery with piano

Jambalaya, pan-fried catfish & frog legs top plates amid yellow walls & exposed brick accented with feathered Mardi Gras masks & beads