Proposed budget cuts will alter La. retail food inspections
The Department of Health and Hospitals is planning for a possible staff reduction that could include up to 16 sanitarian staff members.
Section On the Menu
Old World pizza for New World diners
Bread & Circus is importing a gorgeous wood-fired oven to Lafayette, and with it, a new identity as a full-on Neapolitan pizza parlor.
Warm winter means larger mudbugs
The bigger crop hasn't translated into lower prices that are usually seen in the later in the season after Lent. Most restaurants are still charging nearly $25 for three pounds.
Artmosphere unveils fresh food and fresh look
Throwing the couch out with the bathwater, Artmosphere looks to seal its status as a dining destination.
Serving family recipes for classic Southern and Cajun dishes, The Moody Moose has your breakfast and lunch bases covered.
Dining with a View: Antlers Seafood & Steakhouse
In the 1930s, Joe Walters bought a circa 1921 pool hall, Antlers, on Jefferson Street in Downtown Lafayette. A few years later, he moved the business across the street to 555 Jefferson. Eventually, he got out of the business, leaving Antlers dormant for several years.
Village Café becomes De Gaulle Square Bistro and Bar
Vincent has joined forces with the dual concepts’ executive chef, Jeremy Conner, who put his stamp on the innovative farm-to-table menu offered by the café and adjoining bar/restaurant — so much so that Louisiana Cookin’ magazine named him a “Chef to Watch” last year.
Manny Augello leaves Jolie's for a new endeavor with business partner Abi Broussard and Saint Street Inn. By Kari Walker Chef Manny Augello's name has been synonymous with Jolie's Louisiana Bistro -...
Bella Figura giving up the ghost
La Madeleine enters Lafayette market, as Ainsworth's new concept, Café Bella, prepares to take over former a la carte space. [Editor's Note: Jack Ainsworth has apparently changed his mind about...
On the Menu: Happy Times at Ruth's Chris
When Ruth's Chris Steak House gears up for its happy hour, it actually feels like things are powering down. The lights are dim, the only noise from behind the bar is an occasional drink being mixed in...
Jefferson Street Pub enters the downtown dining scene.
On the Menu By Elizabeth Rose July 26, 2012 After opening its doors 10 years ago, Jefferson Street Pub has expanded to bring "more life into the business," says owner Gus Rezende, by...
The Pinata special is a monster serving of shrimp, steak or chicken (or all three). Photo by Elizabeth Rose Bamboo Mexican Grill and Pub is putting the fresh back into authentic Mexican. By Elizabeth...
From NASA to Knotted Bread, Cohen to Caffeine
How two engineers and one photographer combined passions By Anna Purdy Photos By Robin May How two engineers and one photographer combined passions By Anna Purdy Photos By Robin May Michelle and JP...
Blue Agave Seasonal seafood and traditional Mexican favorites make this strip mall sensation worth the trip. America is invariably the only country where great restaurants can be found in strip malls....
Ghassan Harb: From Lebanon to Lafayette fine-dining legacy
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 After 25 years with City Club in Lafayette, Ghassan Harb has a simple strategy that keeps his fine-dining patrons returning to Mazen's Grill. Ghassan Harb moved from...
From Shaved Ice to Fine Dining
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 By Anna Purdy **A family tradition born of humble beginnings still dishes it out in Lafayette and New Iberia. ** Wednesday, September 28, 2011 By Anna Purdy Lori and...
In the "Best Small Town for Food," Saint Street Inn is right at home. By Anna Purdy In the "Best Small Town for Food," Saint Street Inn is right at home. By Anna Purdy After years...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 The name may mislead some, but you'll get it once you try it. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 The name may mislead some, but you'll get it once you try it. It's easy to drive right...
River Ranch's newest eatery aims to simplify your dining experience. Sometimes, eating out should be simple. At POUR, River Ranch's newest addition to the food scene, it's just that. And, it's...
Gelato, pastries and coffee, oh my!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Just what the working stiffs in downtown Lafayette deserve and what the partakers of libations need - something to nosh and caffeine to clear the head. Wednesday, May 25,...
Crawfish Town USA and Fresh Market
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Got the envie for fresh Louisiana seafood? Just head 10 miles down I-10 from Lafayette to renowned crawfish hotspot Crawfish Town USA or its brand new Fresh Market next door....
Naked Pizza coming to The Boulevard
Naked Pizza is opening its first Lafayette location on Arnould Boulevard near Brother's, according to its public relations and marketing coordinator, Ellen Altamirano. In addition to New Orleans, the...
Meal On Wheels Taco Mama gets Lafayette's food truck scene rolling with more locations planned in 2011. By Erin Z. Bass Elena Wilkerson and Irene Carreno of Taco Mama As the food truck trend invades...
On the Menu December2010 / January 2011
New Star at the Bar Since Trynd is a made-up word, lurching toward trend, but with that yo-yo of a Y dragging it in some other direction, I'm right now going to create a new coinage for it. For me,...
On the Menu November/December 2010
Two men and a burger Burgersmith is moooooving - more accurately expanding - its handcrafted USDA prime beef burgers with all the fixings to a new location in Baton Rouge. The company's prototype...
On The Menu October/November 2010
Art Café The Acadiana Center for the Arts and French Press team up for a new eats venue downtown. With the upcoming grand opening celebration of the Acadiana Center for the Arts set for Nov. 4-13,...
**Too Sweet ** **Ice cream sales have scooped Kleinpeter Dairy into the top 100 dairy processors nationally. ** Kleinpeter Dairy has been around since 1913, selling superior milk to the residents of...
Stacked Deconstruct a sushi roll and what do you get? Sutakku, a small stack of rice on the bottom, a flourish of cucumber, fish, crunchies and smelt roe in a small tower on top. That's the new...
** Pamplona chef Craig Crosby Pamplona's prize-winning paella** We always knew that the paella at Pamplona was the best in Lafayette. But the local tapas restaurant has just taken on the big boys in...
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