All Day Lafayette is one of Lafayette's newest restaurants. Though the Acadiana eatery celebrated its soft opening on June 17, the restaurant – and its novel concept – remains fresh, fun and unique. I enjoyed a taste of All Day's…
Inside a red building with black trim at the south end of Johnston Street in Lafayette, you will find master Chinese kitchen skills on display. Behind a glass window, you will see a small group of men expertly mix ingredients…
Kayla Liu, 42, has many reasons to smile. First, she is just a happy person who calls herself an extrovert. Second, she loves the food industry. Third, she, along with her husband Shirayishi Katsu, 42, owns one of Lafayette’s best…
Even in his youth, the allure of food captured To Po’s soul. While Po was growing up in Vietnam, his family traveled throughout his hometown, Ho Chi Minh City, in search of and eating delicious food. Fast-forward to the first…
It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday inside Osaka, and Hyeran Le stands at a stainless-steel table with neat piles of flour, dough and a filling on it. She patiently preps the dough and places it in a press machine. Le…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can’t speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can't speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what's going on in the local food scene. Whether it's…
CARENCRO, La. (press release) – Walk-On's in Carencro celebrated its grand opening on Monday, July 20. The Carencro location at 3520 NE Evangeline Thwy. is the 10th location operated by the hospitality company for Walk-On's Bistreaux, Ten Eight Concepts. According…
Wonderful food, memorable service, all held together by a phenomenal restaurant family. Those are words that can describe the essence of a restaurant based in Acadia Parish that has visitors traveling from near and far to enjoy traditional Louisiana cuisine…
On Wednesday, July 15, over 775 people gathered at the Cajundome and Convention Center for the 20th Annual Taste of Acadiana presented by Hancock Whitney and the Acadiana Apartment Association. I was one of the hundreds of people gathered with…
On July 1, Antoni's in Lafayette celebrated the unveiling of a new Robert Dafford mural in the Italian café's Blu Room. Members of the Oil Center Association were invited for the…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can't speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what's going…
Chances are you've heard the phrase "dot cake" multiple times in the last few weeks, probably more than you ever have in your life – and maybe even for the first time. Recently, the…
Hub City Diner owner Jason Redmon has only worked four jobs in his life. The first job was at Subway in his hometown of Bunkie. At age 20, after a rocky attempt at community college, a high school friend needed…
When patrons walk through the doors leading into La Truffe Sauvage in Lake Charles, they eagerly anticipate classy service and delicious food. The eatery, located in Bayou Pines, which is perched along Contraband Bayou, has the type of ambience that…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — Lafayette Travel officially launched the EatLafayette app on April 8 during its membership luncheon, where tourism and hospitality industry partners gathered for the announcement. The new EatLafayette app is designed to help locals and visitors discover,…
NOTE: The new Lafayette Dunkin' had its grand opening Saturday, April 11, giving away 100 days of free coffee to the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line. Additionally, the new Dunkin', alongside the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, presented…
Lafayette chef and restaurateur Gustavo Rosenstengel has a passion that was born in southern Brazil. The pull of wood, fire, smoke and meat drove him to open Santa Picanha in Lafayette’s downtown in January. The restaurant’s menu is Rosenstengel’s homage…
Lake Charles Chef Dave Evans can’t help himself. He is driven to express himself, and food is an area of his expertise. Evans has grown the Lunaverse — the restaurant, nonprofit organization and culture Evans has developed — with the…
It’s Carnival season, which means it’s time to eat king cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether your seasonal goal is to share your favorite with coworkers, bring the best to friends or explore a new bakery each week, we’ve…
A delicious cup of coffee you can't get at home, a locally-made pastry, the barista who has your order memorized, the quirky decor – these are the things that make local coffee shops so special. The list of local coffee…
Your curated Acadiana Holiday Drinks list from local favorite spots is here! Holiday parties are in full swing as 2025 comes to a close. The pressure is on. Will you meet the expectations that last year's host set at the…
Karlos Knott, co-owner, chef and president (though he doesn’t really go by that last title) of Bayou Teche Brewing and Cajun Saucer pizza in Arnaudville, spends his work days and nights thinking about and making beer and pizza. What does…
