As the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change, the culinary traditions of Louisiana's Cajun country come alive with a burst of autumn-inspired dishes.
It's no secret that Louisiana people are always finding an excuse to have people over for a meal. We always have ingredients for some sort of meal in our refrigerator ready to go just in case we need to whip something up.
WalletHub evaluated over 180 of the most populous cities across the nation to determine their "foodie-friendliness" based on several key metrics. The study took into account factors such as accessibility, diversity, and quality of the local food scene, as well as affordability in terms of dining options and groceries.
Lafayette is home to hundreds of restaurants that range from traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine to Mexican and Lebanese. Chances are if you are craving it there is a place in town that serves it. Even though we have countless restaurants there are several that no matter when you go, will always have a wait. Here are the 7 Lafayette restaurants that are always worth the wait according to our listeners.
Louisiana cooking is already so unique from the rest of the country that you can imagine some of the things we're tossing on our grills will also be pretty different, too.
Boudin is almost sacred around these parts, and usually any attempts to deviate from the forms we all know and love tend to be met with skepticism at best.
Sometimes, you just want a quick snack, or you want to order multiple small plates to share with friends; either way, these are the go-to places for locals in Acadiana.
According to Peter Sclafani, Founder and CEO of Making Raving Fans Hospitality Group, SoLou offers a modern take on Louisiana comfort food, craft cocktails, wine, and beer in an Instagram-worthy chic setting. The Lafayette Location will take over the former Grub burger space off of Kaliste Saloom Road in River Ranch, which Sclafani describes as "the fifty-yard line of River Ranch".