Lafayette, Louisiana, is a food lover's paradise, but finding suitable options can sometimes feel challenging for those with dietary restrictions. Lafayette's gluten-free and vegan culinary scene has blossomed, with many local restaurants offering dishes or menus catering to these needs. From…
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Within a short radius of Lafayette are numerous attractions, music, dancing, and unique fun in the outdoors, which is why Louisiana is known as "Sportsman's Paradise." And, of course, there's our world-renowned cuisine. You'll find outstanding dining throughout Cajun and Creole Country, dishes that…
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Farmers markets in Lafayette and the surrounding areas offer a vibrant glimpse into the region's rich agricultural traditions and cultural diversity. From the fields of the Cajun Country to the lush landscapes near the Gulf, these markets are more than just places to buy fresh produce—they're…
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Cajun music is a central component and marker of Cajun identity and culture in southwestern Louisiana. Largely accordion and fiddle-based and primarily sung in vernacular French, Cajun music has foundations in Indigenous American, African, German, Irish, Anglo-American, and Francophone folk…
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A relatively recent invention, the bellows-driven, vibrating reed squeezebox known as the accordion, was first manufactured in Germany and later in Russia in the 1820s. It is unknown who brought the first accordion to South Louisiana or which French Creole or Acadian first played the instrument, but…
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