Restaurants

Best New Restaurants

Another year passes in Acadiana and the culinary scene grows more diverse and more expansive, giving visitors and residents alike endless opportunities for fabulous dining experiences. Some longstanding establishments, such as Blue Dog of Lafayette and RiverFront Louisiana Grill of…

Location Spotlight: Ace Hotel New Orleans

For years, Ace Hotels have popped up all over the United States from New York and Pittsburg; to Portland and Seattle; and Palm Springs and Los Angeles. Last month, the company opened its latest incarnation in the Big Easy. Since then,…

Cajun Couple Wears The Culinary Crown

Though they hail from different parts of Acadiana, the chemistry between husband/wife team Cody and Samantha Carroll has propelled them in the cutthroat Louisiana restaurant scene.

New Orleans Noshing

The Bon Vivant’s list of go-to Crescent City eateries on and off the beaten path

Tapas & Treats

Normally known to serve large portions, Acadiana has embraced the small-plate trend.

Best Chefs

4 notable chefs bring innovative cuisine to Acadiana.

Best Chefs

4 notable chefs bring innovative cuisine to Acadiana.

Houston Food

By population, Houston is the biggest city in the South, and about the 4th largest in the country. It’s also the most diverse city in the country, demographically speaking, at least according to recent studies. I was in Houston recently, only…

Out of Town

Haute Plates comes to you this week from the Great State of Texas, specifically Austin, which I am told is the capitol of the Great State. I visited Austin about 15 years ago and enjoyed it, but I don’t have…

Houma - City of the Year

Strengthened by a robust local economy, high quality of living and blossoming downtown, Acadiana’s eastern jewel exemplifies the best of the true Cajun lifestyle

Houma - City of the Year

Strengthened by a robust local economy, high quality of living and blossoming downtown, Acadiana’s eastern jewel exemplifies the best of the true Cajun lifestyle