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Make It A Boudin Omelet At This Longtime Breakfast Fixture In Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana

Some breakfast spots open and close faster than a pancake flips. Then there is a downtown Lafayette cafe that has been serving hungry locals for a little over 100 years. Regulars greet each other by name, and some have been coming since the 1960s. The menu mixes diner classics with Cajun favorites, and one order keeps popping up in conversation: the boudin omelet.

Lafayette, LA · 7d
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New Wings and Pizza Spots Are Heading to Youngsville and Lafayette

KOK Wings & Things has leased space at 2600 Chemin Metairie Road near the Youngsville Sports Complex, with construction expected to finish in January.

Lafayette, LA · 7d

97.3 The Dawg

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Acadiana Has Picked Its Favorite Chicken Cracklin

We asked our Facebook followers where to find the best chicken cracklin in Acadiana. One Lafayette meat market came out on top.

Lafayette, LA · 8d

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

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This might be the oldest thing in Iberia Parish.

Two friends from New York, one surprise gift and nearly a thousand years of history.

Iberia Parish, LA · 8d

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Monthly Made: Pure Manglier Tea

As interest returns to remedies of the natural world, manglier (pronounced mong-lee-AY) tea has returned to the spotlight. Also known as groundsel bush, the manglier plant thrives in Louisiana’s wetlands. As it holds up well even when salt exposure is present, it thrives in the brackish water you can find along coastal Louisiana.

Opelousas, LA · 11d

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Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Louisiana

Buc-ee’s is set to break ground on its Lafayette, Louisiana, location on Nov. 9, the company announced last week. The 74,000-square-foot store is one of two in the works in the Pelican State. A location in Ruston is expected to open in 2027 while the Lafayette location is slated to open its doors in 2028.

Lafayette, LA · 9d

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This Louisiana Cajun Town Keeps Its French Roots Alive At A Traditional Meat Market

Hot boudin comes out fresh every single day here, from the moment the doors open until they close. The cracklins arrive hot too, which feels like a dangerous combination for anyone with weak willpower. The meats hanging in the smokehouse get their flavor from real burning wood. The family behind...

Eunice, LA · 8d

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Lafayette can vote for local restaurateur, festival leader to win Ryan Seacrest podcast contest

Lafayette chef and cultural advocate Pat Mould has a lot to share about life in southwest Louisiana, and he’s ready to make the leap into the podcasting world. Mould made his mark at Lafayette culinary institutions like Charley G’s, Café Vermilionville and Hub City Diner, and he is one of the driving forces behind Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, where he serves as the vice president for programming and development.

Lafayette, LA · 8d

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This Old-School Diner In Louisiana Has A Banana Split Locals Keep Coming Back For

Six scoops of ice cream, one split banana, and three different syrups all share a single dish here. That’s the banana split, and it isn’t shy about it. Two scoops each of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry sit in the middle. Then come strawberry, pineapple, and chocolate syrups, plus...

Lafayette, LA · 19d

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Steen’s Syrup, The Lunchbox, Hive Market and More Food News

One thing we all do is eat. And while I can’t speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what’s going on in the local food scene. Whether it’s eating everything you can at Taste...

Abbeville, LA · 10d

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LA: Buc-ee's to Break Ground on First Location in Louisiana; Will Open Third Store in Tennessee

Convenience store chain Buc-ee's will break ground Nov. 9 on its first location in Louisiana—a new travel center in Lafayette. The new location, off Interstate 10 at Louisiana Avenue, will occupy 74,000 square feet and have 120 fueling positions. It is expected to open in early 2028 and employ about 200.

Louisiana · 6d

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Tea time at Sojourn Tea & Goods

Located at 118 W. Vermilion St., Sojourn Tea & Goods is a tea house and commercial business in Downtown Lafayette that specializes in loose-leaf teas sourced from around the world, along with locally sourced pastries and artwork. The shop offers a different experience from a traditional coffee shop, inviting customers to wind down and enjoy tea while exploring its collection of artisan goods.

Lafayette, LA · 8d

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BREADA celebrates 30 years, Eat Local Week highlights local restaurants and farmers

Main Street Market will host special lunchtime events featuring opportunities to connect with local farmers, enjoy live music, learn new cooking techniques and shop. The celebration also brings back Eat Local Week, encouraging residents to support local restaurants and farmers by choosing meals featuring Louisiana-grown and locally produced ingredients.

Louisiana · 7d

The Daily Advertiser

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Oct. 19-26 restaurant inspections: Sushi Masa racks up 9 critical violations

Five Lafayette Parish restaurants recorded the most critical health violations during inspections conducted between Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The inspections, published through the state's retail food health inspections dashboard, identified violations that health officials say are more likely to contribute to food contamination or foodborne illness if left uncorrected. Critical violations differ from non-critical violations, which aren't directly linked to foodborne illness but can become health hazards if left unaddressed. Health officials note that inspections represent a snapshot in time and may not reflect an establishment's day-to-day operations or overall condition. The dashboard is updated daily, though inspection reports are typically posted with a seven-day delay. Here are the Lafayette Parish restaurants that received the most critical violations during the reporting period: Sushi Masa Kitchen 3920 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette — 9 critical violations Sushi Masa Kitchen received the most critical violations in the parish during the reporting period. Inspectors cited the restaurant for improper cold food holding temperatures above 41 degrees, failure to mark foods being held under time as a public health control, employee eating and drinking in food preparation areas, improper storage of raw animal products near ready-to-eat foods,

Lafayette Parish, LA · 10d

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YUMZ, A New Juice & Smoothie Shop, Coming Soon To Downtown Lafayette, LA

A new locally owned juice and smoothie shop called YUMZ is coming soon to 302 Jefferson Street in Downtown Lafayette, LA. This site was originally planned to become Bahn Mi House. However, for reasons not shared with us, those plans were halted. Founded by Adam LaFleur, also known professionally as...

Lafayette, LA · 9d

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From King Cake To Biscoff, This Louisiana Bakery Takes Cheesecake Flavors To Another Level

A cheesecake built on an actual king cake crust exists, and it comes topped with mascarpone icing, colorful sugar, and berries. I can’t stop thinking about that sentence. It feels like Mardi Gras and dessert shook hands and made a deal. The same bakery swirls cookie butter into its...

Lafayette, LA · 11d

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Free Brewery Tours and Thursday Trivia: A Saturday Stop at Parish Brewing in Broussard

Canebrake is the beer Parish Brewing Co. says it is still best known for in Louisiana. The brewery that makes it sits in the industrial heart of Broussard, and its taproom is an easy add-on to any Lafayette-area day trip. How Parish Got Started. Founder Andrew Godley moved from Louisiana...

Lafayette, LA · 10d

The Daily Advertiser

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See Lafayette's 5 restaurants with the most critical health violations

Lafayette, LA · 10d