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Health department inspections flag three Lafayette restaurants

Three Lafayette Parish restaurants recorded the highest number of critical health violations during inspections conducted between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 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 are not directly tied to foodborne illness but can become health hazards if they remain unresolved. Health officials emphasize that inspection reports provide only a snapshot of conditions observed at the time of the visit and may not reflect an establishment's overall operations or day-to-day practices. Inspection data is updated daily, although reports are typically posted with a seven-day delay. Lafayette Parish restaurants with the most critical violations Mel's Diner 2956 Johnston St., Lafayette Mel's Diner received the highest number of critical violations during the reporting period with six. Inspectors found: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and held longer than 24 hours without date marking. Food held for cold storage and service above the required 41 degrees Fahrenheit. An employee drinking in a food preparation area. Non-food items stored with food products, creating

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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...

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5 Baton Rouge restaurants cited for critical health violations, one for mislabeled seafood

Several Baton Rouge area eateries received critical violations from the Louisiana Department of Health during routine restaurant inspections from the end of October. Some businesses are still dealing with gnats and flies as cooler weather approaches, and one restaurant did not properly label seafood from China, according to the health department.

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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.

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7 Things About Raising Cane’s Louisianans Expect Everyone to Know

Raising Cane’s is named after a yellow Labrador. Louisianans know that, and they’ll happily tell you the rest. Here’s what Louisianans expect everyone to know about Raising Cane’s. 1. The Mothership. Raising Cane’s opened its first restaurant on August 28, 1996, at the North Gates of...

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All-you-can-eat Thai buffet in Lafayette announces closure

An all-you-can-eat Thai buffet restaurant in Lafayette has announced it is closing. Kham Koon Thai Restaurant & Lunch Buffet, formerly Mimi’s Fresh Asian Cuisine, located at 607 Kaliste Saloom Road, announced that Nov. 20 will be its last day in business. The owners of the restaurant confirmed that they...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Somebody Still Makes The Soup From Scratch Every Morning At These Six Louisiana Diners

Louisiana takes its soup seriously, and not just the gumbo. Across the state, a handful of diners and cafes still start the day by chopping, simmering, and ladling soups made in their own kitchens. Some lean on local farms, some lean on Cajun roots, and one pours a soup trio...

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Seven Thursday Plate Lunch Picks Across Acadiana, From Chicken To Sausage

The weekend's almost here, and you can feel it in what Acadiana's plate lunch spots are serving this Thursday. Chicken, sausage, and a couple of curveballs.

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Wednesday Plate Lunches: The Super 7 Picks Across Acadiana

Hump Day hits different in Lafayette. Wednesday menus start hinting the weekend isn't far, and barbecue sneaks in alongside the usual plate lunch suspects.

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Priya’s: Bringing India to Lafayette

Located at 4807 Johnston St., Ste L, Priya’s J&J Indian Foods is a local, family-owned restaurant that specializes in South Indian cuisine. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes that feature homemade spices, fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. This restaurant has become a community staple, winning Best Indian Restaurant under Acadiana’s Choice for four consecutive years, from 2023-2026. Their menu offers a variety of classic Indian dishes, including samosas, soups, salads, meat entrees, vegan entrees, biryanis and naan, along with homemade lemonades.

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Buc-ee’s Lafayette: Second Louisiana Location Broke Ground

LAFAYETTE, La. – We all know someone, or maybe we are that someone, obsessed with Buc-ee’s. And if not, you probably still recognize and appreciate the unique experience that comes from the brand. A super-sized gas station with large, clean bathrooms, tasty and seemingly endless food options and...

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Napoleon’s Bar turns Monday nights into a stage for local singer-songwriters

For many, Monday nights are just the start of another long week, but in downtown New Iberia, they bring a little extra music, laughter and something to look forward to. Nestled at 129 W. Main St. is Napoleon’s, a cozy neighborhood bar where the drinks are great, but the community gatherings are even better.

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New Chipotle Construction Progress on Johnston Street in Lafayette, LA

Construction is moving right along on the new Chipotle Mexican Grill coming soon to 3220 Johnston Street in Lafayette, LA. The project appears to be about halfway complete, with the building structure up, storefront glass soon to be installed, and work continuing on the exterior, parking lot, and surrounding site.

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Lafayette city council says no to request to open downtown bar with AI bartenders

The Lafayette City Council on Tuesday denied a permit for a downtown AI bar that was opposed by the Downtown Development Authority. DDA CEO Kevin Blanchard said his board opposes the issuance of a conditional use permit for Plush, 201 Jefferson St., Suite B, which would have added 350 or more patrons to an already crowded and problematic downtown.

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Chatime, a Taiwanese boba tea brand, opens its first Louisiana location in Lafayette

Chatime, a Taiwanese boba tea franchise, has brought its customizable teas, smoothies and other specialty drinks to Acadiana. The tea chain is now serving customers at its first Louisiana location, 109 Old Camp Road, Suite 106, in Ambassador Town Center, in the space previously occupied by Main Squeeze. Founded in...

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Greek Wine in New Roads, a Market at the Mill and Light Up the Holidays: Pointe Coupee's Calendar Through December

New Roads sits on False River northwest of Baton Rouge, and its holiday calendar gives you a few good reasons to make the drive. The parish tourism office, Visit False River, lists these four dates. Thursday, Nov. 12: An Evening in Greece. CIRCA at Morel's, 210 Morrison Pkwy., is hosting...

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Chatime Lafayette owner, Jonathan Hamlin

What’s Chatime? We are talking with Jonathan Hamlin who recently opened Louisiana’s first Chatime location right here in Lafayette. We are talking about how they became involved with Chatime, a globally recognized bubble tea and milk tea franchise, what led them to bring the brand to Lafayette, and what customers can expect from the new location.

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The 11 Best Southern Small Towns For Foodies

If you love good food, you'll typically feel right at home in large, multicultural cities like New York or Chicago. However, there's also a lot to be said for the food scenes in small towns, especially in the American South. So while Atlanta is among the top places in the country for soul food, you don't have to venture into a major city to find excellent Southern cooking — some of the region's best cornbread and barbecue can be found in Georgia's small towns.

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