Sharing the food, music, culture, and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

Jessica Goff
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Jessica Goff

A South Florida native, I was thrust into Cajun/Creole country by way of the newspaper business. Having drank the bayou water early on, I've remained here for seven years writing about what makes South Louisiana a place like no other. My companion who relocated with me from the Sunshine State is a fat, orange cat named Scout. She acquired a taste for boudin early on. Often using the phrase, "I wasn't born here, but I got here as soon as I could," I am grateful to the generations of local folks who have allowed me to visit on their front porches and clumsily step on their feet during a waltz.

 

Acadiana's Local Breweries

Lafayette is carving a name for itself in the craft brewing business. See below for local incredible local breweries you can stop by and visit, pick up a sample or two in your local grocer, or check out at local bars. Adopted Dog Brewing Adopted Dog Brewing is Lafayette's exclusive brewery born…

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Lafayette Murals

Thank goodness for public art. It revitalizes, beautifies and shares the unique stories and heritage of communities. And they withstand the test of time or at least a few decades. The Hub City has done its part to contribute to a movement to restore, enrich and honor its corner of the American South…

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Movies Filmed Around Acadiana

In the last 15 years, Louisiana has acquired the nickname "Hollywood South" thanks to early 2000s legislation that created tax incentives that attracted film companies to the Pelican State. The Louisiana film industry continues to boom bringing film crews to locations throughout the state to shoot a…

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Best Drive-Thru Daiquiris in Lafayette

Louisiana has some pretty unique laws pertaining to its food industry. Heck, there's even a specific charge against crawfish theft. It especially has unusual regulations on the sale of adult beverages. Where other states require alcohol to be sold in separate brick-and-mortar locations outside of a…

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Po'boys: The Southern Sandwich Staple

Throughout the U.S., you'll find a sandwich tied to just about every region of the country. The North claims the Reuben, lobster roll, Philly cheesesteak and pastrami on rye. Here in Louisiana, the po'boy reigns as a Southern sandwich staple with nearly hundreds of regional restaurants, diners and…

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B&Bs in Acadiana

An alternative to hotel and motels, B&Bs offer accommodations ranging from romantic getaways and quaint country living to historic steps back in time and chances to experience a little more of the local culture. Some even come with a ghost story or two. Here in Acadiana, you can find all of the…

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St. Martin Parish: Where Cajun Culture Began

It's where "Cajun culture began." St. Martin Parish was the earliest arrival destination for exiled Acadian families from France and Nova Scotia in the 1700s. It also cradles the story of African-American slavery to freedom in the rural South. These journeys are the tapestry of South Louisiana's…

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Geocaching in Acadiana

If you aren’t familiar, geocaching is a recreational activity that allows you to use GPS coordinates and rely on clues to find “caches” hidden by other participants. The game emerged in 2000 as folks increasingly relied on GPS technology to find their way around. The geocaching concept is derived…

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Lafayette Spiritual Tour

The origins of some South Louisiana’s deepest traditions may have been lost in time, or perhaps in the revelry. But rituals of faith still play a large role in how we celebrate, what we eat, and when we rest. January 6, Three Kings’ Day, marked the twelfth and final day of Christmas. According to…

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