WINEHowe's Bayou in FerndaleHowe's Bayou chef Rafael Branhan, center, holding a plate of blackened catfish with dirty rice, with partners Patti Barker, holding a plate of butter beans and corn bread and Michael Hennes holding a bowl of crawfish etouffee at the Ferndale, Michigan restaurant on Feb. 8, 2018.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsInterior of Howe's Bayou in Ferndale.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsBehind the bar at Howe's Bayou is an extensive bourbon collection for visitors to explore and enjoy.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsYou can practically taste this photograph of Howe's Bayou blackened catfish with dirty rice.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsInterior of Howe's Bayou in Ferndale. Owner Michael Hennes regularly travels to New Orleans to refresh his enthusiasm for the city and its Creole and Cajun dishes.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsHowe's Bayou partner Patti Barker makes gift bags for anyone who finds a small baby Jesus baked inside the King cake during the Mardi Gras holiday.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsCustomers dine at Howe's Bayou in Ferndale.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsHowe's Bayou blackened chicken voodoo salad.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsHowe's Bayou along Woodward Avenue in Ferndale.Daniel Mears, The Detroit News