I mentioned how much I love Frenchy's chicken and wrote a post honoring their 40th anniversary last year. Well, one of the co-founders of that iconic Houston institution, 86 year old Percy 'Frenchy' Creuzot passed away yesterday in a local hospital after suffering a stroke three weeks ago.
Frenchy's is an iconic local chain started by the New Orleans born Creuzot and his wife Sallie in July 1969 as a po-boy stand on Scott Street near the UH and TSU campuses.
He added a creole seasoned chicken to the menu to compete with a now closed Church's location across the street, and a legendary establishment was born.
'The Taste That Lasts Forever' has been enjoyed by myself, generations of Houstonians and visitors to the city, and we and his family are saddened by the loss of a legendary business figure in our community like Percy Creuzot.
