This is the story of a brilliant young Mom from New Orleans whose call to the culinary arts was out of the blue and not at all supported by anyone who knew her. Starting a restaurant when your restaurant experience is, "I've been to restaurants" is daunting at best but Ruth Fertel didn't just make it work, she started a delicious meaty empire. Hear her story today and find your own inspiration. Also, I think we can all agree that what New Orleans needs is more gorillas and that she had interesting taste in men.