Courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Dupuy's in Abbeville
In 1869, Joseph Dupuy opened an oyster house in Abbeville, shelling the delicacies out at five cents a dozen. More than 150 years later, the place is still known to serve some of the best bivalves in the region against a backdrop of local zydeco and blues. Earlier this summer, Dupuy’s—now run by Jody and Tonya Hebert—was one of fifty historic small restaurants nationwide selected to receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. The funds will go toward renovations and infrastructure support, ensuring that America holds on to its historic eateries, which have managed to feed communities for generations. dupuys.com.
