Editor's Note
An oft-repeated refrain from my dad when my brother and I were kids was “If you can’t find something to do, I’ll find something for you.” That was code for chores and I wanted no part of it. I learned…
Acadiana Profile - June-July 2023
Fête Française
My father’s birthday is July 6 so we often celebrated his birthday on the 4th of July, which was a big blowout being that the mid-summer holiday was the peak of our summer gatherings. One year, Papa suggested that since…
Journey to Cuba, By Way of Southwest Louisiana
Sun and Gulf breezes elicit thoughts of island fun, food and drink. For those not able to jump on a…
Second Act
Details Builder Mclain Companies, mclaincompanies.com Architect Jarod…
Let's Take a Walk in the Woods
Once upon a time, there was a magical and mythical country where great adventures happened. Unlike other legendary locations, there was no need for a secret password, an incantation in an occult language, or even going through a wardrobe or…
Prep Work
Over the past decade or so, mainstream beauty standards have trended in the direction of body positivity and inclusivity. For perhaps the first time in modern memory, we’re seeing ourselves reflected in…
Horsin' Around
1 | Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino Racing In addition to its dining options, hotel, live concerts and slot machines, Evangeline Downs offers a one-mile oval racing track with thoroughbred racing April through August and quarter horse racing October to…
Top Dentists
Introduction This list is excerpted from the 2023 topDentists™ list, a database, which includes listings for more than 100 dentists and specialists in the Acadiana area. The Acadiana list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals…
Preserving Their Place
Chantel Comardelle of Houma is on a personal mission to document the history and culture of her people — the Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw Native American tribe that once inhabited the rapidly…
Wildlife, Nightlife and Good Eats
Jennings These Gators Don't Bite When the kids start asking “Are we there yet?” while driving along I-10 during the family’s summer road trip, head to Gator Chateau and give them some baby alligators to pet. Public feedings for gators…
Summer in a Glass
Watermelon is the ultimate summertime treat. Whether it’s blended into a spritz, margarita, punch or daiquiri, it goes well with just about everything to…
25 Fun Things To Do This Summer
Summer’s here, the kids are underfoot and everyone’s demanding what to do. In Acadiana, the summer fun is endless, from swamp tours and other exciting outdoors activities to learning Cajun dance and speaking French. So, get out your calendar and…
Williamson Cosmetic Center
Williamson Cosmetic Center and Perenack Aesthetic Surgery is a specialized aesthetic and cosmetic surgery practice. Their focus is to provide innovative face and body cosmetic services and procedures across all 5 of their locations to help create a refreshed,…
Greg Stock
Committed to providing top-quality healthcare, Thibodaux Regional Health System continuously lives up to its excellent reputation by focusing on the betterment of the health and well-being of the region. The Health System, led by CEO Greg Stock, has advanced remarkably…
Lafayette Bone & Joint, Inc.
For the last 48 years, Lafayette Bone and Joint Clinic, Inc. has provided families across Acadiana with top medical treatments for orthopedic, neurosurgical, and pain management needs. Located in the heart of Lafayette, the state-of-the-art clinic features a team of…
