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Dupont, LA · Food & Drink

The Coconut Mama

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Gone! The 3 most beloved Louisiana restaurants that recently shut their doors

Louisiana’s restaurant landscape has shifted again, only months after three other beloved restaurants served their final meals. This time, two New Orleans kitchens and a 71-year-old Lakeview snoball window said…

Louisiana · 10d

Talk Radio 960am

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Skipping the Long Stir? These Seven Jarred Roux Will Get Your Gumbo Started

Seven jarred roux for Acadiana gumbo, from Savoie’s in Opelousas to Lafayette’s own Ragin’ Cajun. Where does your go-to land?

Lafayette, LA · 3d

theadvocate.com

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Acadiana mourns death of Breaux Bridge restaurateur known for traditional Cajun fare

The second-generation owner of Poche’s Market & Restaurant in Breaux Bridge died last week, leaving behind a close-knit community at the Bayou Teche meat market his family founded in 1962. Floyd Poche died on Nov. 4 at the age of 74, and according to his obituary, he spent his...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 8h

Highway 98.9

partner publisher · 20.3K followers

The Best Restaurants for Gumbo in South Louisiana

From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, these are the local South Louisiana restaurants that you say are serving up the best bowls of gumbo.

Louisiana · 4d

People

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Buc-ee’s Is Opening Its First Location in This State: ‘Finally Happening’

The travel center chain is opening its first location in Louisiana on Monday, Nov. 9 in Lafayette

Louisiana · 3d

decorhint.com

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This Tiny Louisiana Mexican Restaurant Is Known For Tamales That Locals Line Up For

The tamales here come out of a food trailer, and that’s pretty much the whole setup. Easy enough to understand, right? Although it does explain why nobody is bragging about the chandeliers. This Louisiana stop keeps its focus right where it belongs. Tamales share the order window with tacos,...

Louisiana · 4d

decorhint.com

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10 Iconic Restaurants In Louisiana With Steaks So Good You’ll Crave Them All Year

In Louisiana, a steak can land on your table still crackling in a plate of hot butter. That style dates back to the 1930s, and I’m choosing to be very excited about it. Am I making too big a deal out of this? Possibly. But the butter is only one chapter.

Louisiana · 1d

theadvocate.com

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A Cajun dining destination: This is the story behind Rascal's Cajun Restaurant

The signature fried chicken, the shrimp po-boy served generously overstuffed and the restaurant's buffet that features a rotating selection of Cajun dishes are only a few reasons visitors come to Rascal’s Cajun Restaurant in Rayne. For years, Rascal’s has built its reputation around a food experience that feels less...

Rayne, LA · 5d

klax-tv.com

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Foodees Fest is Coming to Alexandria

Alexandria Louisiana - Foodees Fest is headed to Alexandria Mall in Alexandria, Louisiana, November 20th-22nd, 2026 is bringing together an exciting mix of food trucks, restaurants, dessert and beverage makers, artisans and crafters for a weekend designed around great food, discovery and community. Admission to FoodeesFest is FREE, giving families,...

Alexandria, LA · 8h

Tabby's Pantry

partner publisher · 2.5K followers

Louisiana Has Five Fast Food Chains on Its Mind. Are the Locals Onto Something?

Louisiana’s apparent obsession with five fast food chains is more than a passing craving. It reflects the state’s deep ties to chicken culture, regional loyalty, and a taste for brands that feel close to home.

Louisiana · 2d

travelmag.com

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This Louisiana Hot Sauce Factory Tour Ends At A Store Full Of Unexpected Finds

Hot sauce ice cream is sitting in a freezer at the end of a factory tour, and people actually line up for it. That alone tells you this stop plays by its own rules. The same spot bottles roughly 700,000 bottles of a world-famous pepper sauce every single day. The recipe still sticks to three simple ingredients: peppers, vinegar, and salt.

Louisiana · 4d

Classic Rock 105.1

partner publisher · 28.0K followers

Best Choices - 7 Monday Plate Lunches in Acadiana

What's cooking for lunch on Monday? The selection is so much more than just beans on the stove.

Louisiana · 22h

What Now New Orleans

partner publisher · 1.0K followers

Popular Acadiana Wing Chain Continues Its Expansion with a Planned Fifth Location

KOK Wings & Things has opened four locations since being founded in 2018

Youngsville, LA · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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Buc-ee’s Is Coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027

A new Buc-ee’s can mean a new place to fill up and, for some people, a new place to clock in. Construction has already started at each site, though opening dates are still targets. Here are the new Buc-ee’s stores coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027....

North Carolina · 2d

theadvocate.com

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Bingo is making a comeback with younger crowds. This Lafayette bar is part of the trend.

Wednesday nights at the Yard Goat in Lafayette have become a destination for bingo players looking for more than a traditional game. Xtreme Bar Bingo combines music, friendly competition and prizes ranging from electronics to cash jackpots. The Bertrand Drive beer garden introduced the nationwide entertainment program in February after...

Lafayette, LA · 14h

theadvocate.com

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Pastry chef departs Michelin-starred restaurant; Jones Walker adds attorneys

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Chuck Prow has been hired as the new chair and CEO of the environmental consulting company Aptim. Prow, who will succeed Mark Fallon, had been CEO of the defense infrastructure firm V2X, which was formed by the merger of The Vertex Co. and his former company, Vectrus.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

valdostaceo.com

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OpenTable Reveals the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026

The next great meal could be across the country, or just around the corner. Today, OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, unveils its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 20261, celebrating the restaurants diners sought out and loved this year. Spanning 21 states and Washington, D.C., the list offers...

Louisiana · 1d

What Now New Orleans

partner publisher · 1.0K followers

Smoothie Shop to Bring Clean Ingredients and Community-Driven Concept to Downtown Lafayette

Yumz will offer juices, smoothies, and wellness shot made with unique superfood ingredients

Lafayette, LA · 1d

decorhint.com

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For Decades, This Louisiana Family Served Soul Food In America’s Oldest Black-Owned Business

This restaurant has gone by at least four different names, and one family has kept the kitchen running through every single one. Although that’s quite a thing to casually mention, it gets better. The family began feeding the public in 1921. Five generations later, they still run the place.

Shreveport, LA · 4d