Editor's Note: Adventures in Eating
I have a friend who lives on the Westbank, and years ago, we started talking about all of the good restaurants over there. I decided I wanted to try them out. All of them. So we compiled a long list…
Acadiana Profile - October-November 2026
Asian Restaurants
Today, the distinct aromas and flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime, star anise, fresh basil and rich, simmering broths are as much a part of our local landscape as a dark roux. Here, we showcase a few standout Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean…
Spice Up Your Fall with These Fall Activities in Acadiana
So here’s a story, Acadiana. You want some fall fun, and you want it now. No need to zigzag — this guide breaks the season down into five flavors, Spice Girls-style. Whether you’re Sporty, Posh, Ginger, Baby or Scary at…
Best Boudin in Acadiana 2026
The best thing about good Cajun food is that you can’t get it just anywhere. As much as a place can exemplify a flavor, Acadiana hits that mark in spades. Boudin specifically, that classic concoction of spices, meats and rice,…
La Petite Affaire's Cream of Oyster Mushroom Soup Recipe
Roy Guilbeau, chef and co-owner of La Petite Affaire in Marksville, operates with the heart of a storyteller. Whether he is in the kitchen cooking, out in the field researching and sourcing regional ingredients or offering up humorous wine reviews…
Ghost Hunting at UL Lafayette
Whether or not you’re a believer, you’ve probably heard a ghost story or two in your life. Ghostlore “encompasses tales of hauntings and ghosts that are a long-standing tradition in nearly every culture around the world” explains John “Pudd” Sharp,…
Fall 2026 in Acadiana: News and Events
Across the Region Universities begin fall 2026 with new options for SpaceX-related careers. Louisiana’s first online Ph.D. in Applied Computing and Information Sciences, emphasizing AI, debuts at UL Lafayette; UL’s $5 million Silicon Bayou Semiconductor Training Center also debuts. Fletcher…
Breaux’s Cajun Kitchen in Jennings: What to Order
After decades of cooking delicious food for friends and family in Southwest Louisiana and Austin, Texas, Vickie and her husband, David Breaux, decided this year they would go pro. Last January, the husband-and-wife team opened Breaux’s Cajun Kitchen in Jennings.…
Colorful Home in River Ranch by M. Clare Designs
Retired oil and gas professional Vicki Milam had no need for an interior designer. But one day, she agreed to accompany a friend to a design consultation. Not for herself, mind you. Rather, just to support her friend. No matter…
Abbeville, Louisiana: What to See, Where to Eat and More
Abbeville is a quaint town south of Lafayette centered around a parish courthouse at one end and the historic St. Mary Magdalen Church at the other. Catholic missionary Rev. Pére Antoine Désiré Mégret of France arrived in 1843 and it’s…
Vixen Cocktail Recipe from Bodega in Lake Charles
Move over, Rudolph. Bodega in Lake Charles is leading the holiday cocktail lineup with the Vixen, a festive spin on the Sidecar. The cognac-forward cocktail with debatable origins is named after the motorcycle attachment used by its first patrons in…
Dried Shrimp: The Product of a Multi-Ethnic History
When I was young, I remember that, amidst the great variety of unfamiliar marchandises (“goods, merchandise”) that lined the shelves at the grocery store, there was one item in particular that would always sauter à la vue (“stand out”) to…
Nouriche Wellness & Aesthetics
Connecting the dots of symptoms to find the root cause of lingering medical issues is all part of the fun for Dr. Kelly Cobb with Nouriche Wellness & Aesthetics. By understanding a patient’s history and discovering the antecedent clues that…
Darnall Sikes & Frederick
In business, financial hurdles arise almost daily, and a simple mistake in financial reporting can lead to consequences that set your business back. For Jenifer Marcial, CPA, accounting is about far more than numbers. It’s about understanding clients’ goals, offering…
Oak Grove Estate Planning
Estate planning is not as simple as preparing legal documents, as Andrew Mims knows full well. The job isn’t just about the details; it’s about the personal connection of helping families protect the lives they have worked so hard for…
McGee Plastic Surgery
Finding the ideal vision of yourself is foundational to the work of Dr. Catherine McGee, MD, FACS, a double board-certified Lafayette plastic surgeon and founder of McGee Plastic Surgery. The work she does provides much more than a cosmetic solution…
Carr Chiropractic Clinic
Caring for the families of Acadiana has been the privilege of Dr. Michelle Carr-Frank for more than twenty years. What began as a humble practice has evolved into a wholesome chiropractic community of care that welcomes patients in as friends…
Beal & Hebert
Proud to be one of the best personal injury law firms in Lafayette and the whole Acadiana area, Beal & Hebert has recovered millions of dollars for clients across Louisiana. Lance C. Beal, Partner and Co-Founder, has spent his adult…
Spend the Day in The Oil Center
FALL APPAREL Little Town 1116 Coolidge Blvd. • Lafayette 337-268-9499 • littletownboutique.com Rockin’ & Rollin’ for 36 years Hub City Diner 1412 South College Rd. • Lafayette 337-235-5683 • hubcitydiner.com HEALTHCARE FOR WOMEN Oizo Wellness Collective 110 Travis St. •…
