Robert Arrington and his friend Jeremy are in Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana, engaging in various outdoor activities. They discuss the local geography, including levees used for flood prevention, and reflect on the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. The duo embarks on a fishing adventure, targeting garfish and catfish, using unconventional bait and techniques. They successfully catch an alligator gar, which they later prepare and cook at a local restaurant called The Fish Shack. The restaurant owners, Rachel and Brett, welcome them to conduct a blind taste test with patrons to compare garfish with river catfish. The video concludes with positive feedback on the taste of both fish and an appreciation for the local hospitality.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The location is Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
2. Saint Bernard Parish is similar to a county in other parts of the United States.
3. Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage to Saint Bernard Parish.
4. The narrator is with Jeremy and Jared.
5. They are fishing for garfish and using catfish as bait.
6. The narrator has caught a large alligator gar.
7. The narrator is going to clean and cook the garfish.
8. The narrator visits The Fish Shack, a local restaurant, to cook and taste the garfish.
9. The restaurant's owners are Rachel and Brett.
10. The narrator participates in a blind taste test to compare the garfish to river catfish.
11. The restaurant's batter has a proprietary recipe with a honey mustard smell.
12. The narrator meets Addison, Brett's 9-year-old daughter.
13. The narrator learns a secret for checking if fish is cooked from Addison.
14. The narrator tries oyster mushrooms, which have a fleshy texture and are a good vegan option.
15. The narrator compares the taste and texture of the garfish, catfish, and oyster mushrooms.
16. The narrator is leaving Saint Bernard Parish the next day to return home and then travel to Denver.