Here in Lafayette, we are known for our rich Cajun heritage and delicious cuisine, attracting visitors from all over the world to experience the unique flavors and culture of the region. There's nothing quite like it, from traditional crawfish boils to gumbo, jambalaya, and étouffée. Visitors can…
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From classic steakhouses with a traditional atmosphere to modern establishments with innovative menus and cutting-edge cooking techniques, there is a place to suit every taste and occasion. Locals love steaks that can be found on menus that aren't even proper steakhouses, such as Italian…
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We take fried chicken seriously in the South. However, it can be highly versatile - spicy, greasy, on a waffle, with a side of fried rice, or over braised greens. This list of locally owned Lafayette staples’ offerings ranges from secret menu items and plate lunch specials to fried chicken being…
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Cajun food is a rustic combination of rich flavors and spices. These spices are the cornerstone of one of America's most unique regional cuisines. Acadian Kitchens brings Cajun flavor and cuisine to the world straight out of Lafayette, Louisiana. Acadian Kitchens has produced Lousiana flavor since…
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Dang Nguyen has one of those origin stories that makes you want to try his food. He's a Vietnamese American who owns and operates two Lafayette restaurants: Saigon Noodles on Ambassador Caffery and Blu Basil on Johnston Street. His first experience in cooking came from his parents. He was one of 5…
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In the olden days, when you wanted something handcrafted, you went straight to the source. Burgersmith, a play on the word blacksmith, takes the concept of handcrafted and applies it to the concept of a burger. But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill burger joint. Owner Russ Umbricht went through more…
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At the beginning of this century, downtown Lafayette was anything but a thriving commercial market, and Sushi was anything but pervasive in Louisiana. However, sisters Michele Ezell and Leah Simon, along with Michele’s husband Sean, began research in 1998 that would bring Sushi into the mainstream…
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Living in Lafayette and the surrounding areas offers a thorough abundance of dining options. Many of the world’s cuisines are represented on the menus of our restaurants, but an underrepresented and unique cuisine has its own home on Bertrand Drive at the Cuban restaurant Cafe Habana City. Isolated…
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Anchoring the Uptown Lofts, Black Café serves excellent coffee and a blessed variety of savory and sweet indulgences. The brainchild of Tre Ware, it is a peaceful haven in the downtown area. With huge windows and comfortable seating aside, guests are treated to considerate service as drink and food…
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Sometimes, we must leave home to find our truest calling, even when it’s an echo of growing up. That happened for Matt Blanchard in 2004 while working as a cook for a church in Memphis. He built a cinder block smoker to prepare enough pulled pork for a large church crowd. He realized the fun and…
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