Why Lafayette Is the Heart of Cajun Cuisine
Ask ten people in Lafayette where to eat and you will get eleven answers, each delivered with total conviction. Take that as a sign of a city where nearly every family has a strong opinion about roux…
Bakeries in Lafayette
The people of Lafayette love themselves a good pastry. Or a petit four or king cake when in season. Acadiana‘s love for carbohydrates goes beyond just rice, and the bakeries across town reflect…
Craft Breweries & Distilleries in Lafayette
Lafayette and the surrounding region, known as Acadiana, has long been known for its distinctive cuisine, but in the past two decades has established itself in the craft brewing industry and in…
Fresh from the Field: Lafayette's Farm-to-Table Dining Scene
There’s something special happening in Lafayette’s culinary scene, a delicious revolution where chefs are ditching industrial ingredients for the bounty growing right in our own…
Fine Dining in Lafayette
Sometimes you need a place to go out, get dressed up, and enjoy a high-end meal. Maybe it’s because you’re overdue for a date night, you’re trying to impress clients, or…
Small Plates in Lafayette
Big dinners have their place, but sometimes a full-blown meal seems like too much. Enter small, passable nibbles, perfect for large groups, hot days, and light appetites. From Asian fusion to Spanish…
Corey Ledet
For Corey Ledet, becoming a musician started with a discovery close to home. He found his grandfather’s drum set and began hearing stories about the musician who had played…
Indian Cuisine in Lafayette
Lafayette's Indian food scene has grown quite a bit over the last decade, and it shows no signs of slowing down. What started with a single restaurant in the 90s has become a…
A Guide to French Cuisine in Lafayette
Lafayette's cuisine starts in France, even if it took a detour through Nova Scotia, Spain, and Africa to get here. That heritage still shows up on plates around town, not just…
October Events Spotlight
If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in October, you're in the right place. We'll give you a monthly…
