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When I was in my 20s and a financially challenged…
Acadiana Profile - December-January 2023
Cheap Eats
ith talk of inflation and recession dominating the news cycle, saving a few shekels is on a lot of people’s minds. But how can we go about a day in Bayou land without partaking of a delicious culinary treat? Thankfully,…
Lasting Passion
Pat’s of Henderson 1500 Siebarth Dr. Lake Charles 337-439-6618 patsofhenderson.com Good old-fashioned Cajun food is being served again, albeit inside new digs, at Pat’s of Henderson in Lake Charles. Owner Nicholas Perioux, 44, reopened the eatery in Lake…
The Grègue is Hot
With the proliferation of cafés on every street corner, young people would find it hard to believe that coffee in the United States once had a very bad reputation. It was practically undrinkable. Anywhere you ordered a cup of coffee,…
Bluegrass and Bayous
Before setting foot in Acadiana, I knew I loved it. In 2011, I watched the “Cajun Country” episode of “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.” Bourdain takes part in a boucherie with Toby Rodriguez. At the time I was living in Texas…
Honoring a Literary Legend
Honoring a Literary Legend January brings the debut of a new U.S. postage stamp depicting the celebrated late author, Ernest Gaines (the former UL writer-in-residence emeritus, born on a plantation in Oscar). The stamp, which artfully portrays Gaines in his…
A Festive Fusion
Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn 240 Tubing Road Broussard 337-837-4011 poorboysriversideinn.com There is something undeniably nostalgic about holiday traditions. Family yuletide feasting at a favorite restaurant, helping mom twine the turducken, chilling the flutes and making classic cocktails with friends can…
Take a Drop, Don’t Stop
Take a Drop, Don’t Stop Lafayette Acadiana’s first olive oil tasting bar, Graze Oil, has surfaced in Lafayette, courtesy of the high-end charcuterie boutique, Graze Acadiana. Patrons graze on such ultra-premium offerings as blood orange-infused olive oil with a side…
Happy Holidays Acadiana
How lucky we are in Louisiana to enjoy the year-concluding holidays, ring in the New Year of 2023 and then roll right into Mardi Gras. Acadiana has more than its share of these celebratory events. We’ve assembled a few…
Easy Fixins
Partying,…
The Suite Life
Design Thomas Guy Interiors thomasguy-interiors.com Welcoming family and friends for the holidays can feel infinitely more enjoyable when everyone has their own space. Drew Hoffpauir, Sr. had these extended stays in mind for the renovation of a hurricane-damaged…
Lost and Found
Historians love to write about the Acadian diaspora, and Longfellow tells us of their “wonder and sadness.” Now, Lafayette artist Cecilia O’Keefe Neustrom shows us the faces of their “Cajun” descendants who live across the prairies and along…
Holiday Gift Guide
Religious Artwork & Holy Water Neighbor’s Pharmacy 6770 Johnston Street Lafayette 337-706-7706 Neighborspharmacy.com 18k Yellow Gold With Sapphires, Rubies, And Emeralds Lafayette Jewelers 3215 Louisiana Ave #106 Lafayette 337-534-4551 lafayette-jewelers.com HAYS TOWN BOOK Written by Carol McMichael Reese…
Kimi Hargrave
Having built Cajun Bug Exterminating from the ground up, Kimi Hargrave and her team recently celebrated the acquiring their second local company in a few short years in the business. Kimi credits hard work and dedication for her and the…
Michele Landry
At The Aesthetic Boutique Luxury Med Spa, Owner Michele Landry is passionate about improving her patient’s quality of life by building confidence and self-image. A strong and goal-driven person herself, Michele specializes in Aesthetic Medicine and has been honored for her exceptional Med Spa services and…
Carol Trosclair
By profession, Carol Trosclair is a respected Petroleum Landman, but some would say Carol has more energy than the energy industry itself! A recipient of KLFY-TV 10’s Remarkable Woman Award, Carol serves on countless community and professional organizations’ boards and…
Sandra Booher
A South Louisiana native and natural business leader, Sandra Booher is driven by processes, organization, planning, and a desire to help others. Her trademark weddings, soirees, and travel tours have garnered hundreds of 5-star reviews. After capping off a successful…
Tyler Perrin-Bellelo, MD
As a diagnostician, Dr. Tyler Perrin-Bellelo is passionate and engaged. Patients describe her as attentive, genuinely concerned, and a “voice of comfort” through their most difficult times. “I take great responsibility in giving my patients answers—providing them with a diagnosis…
Anita J. Gouri DDS
Making a difference in a child’s life – whether she is helping them overcome dental fears or treating a tongue-tied baby so they can latch– is Dr. Gouri’s greatest motivation. “I treat each child as if they were my own,…
