April-May 2018

50 Things We Love About Acadiana

Our love letter to the region, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Acadiana Profile magazine

By Topher Balfer | Photos by Denny Culbert

Delicate subjects

Petite, belle bijoux for any occasion

by Ashley Hinson | photo by Romero & Romero

Herbal Bouquet

Elevate sweet and savory dishes with fresh herbs

by Marcelle Bienvenu | photo & styling by Eugenia Uhl

Going Coastal

Hop down the coast for summer fun in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida

By Cheré Coen

Bonne nuit, beaux rêves!

Follow these expert upgrades to design your bed like a pro

by Marie Elizabeth Oliver | photo by Romero & Romero

A Pamplemousse Pick-Up

It’s fizzy-hour time for forbidden fruit

by Lisa LeBlanc-Berry | photo by Romero & Romero

Top Lawyers

386 Lawyers in 46 Specialties

Golden Grace

The Lost Bayou Ramblers are found by the Grammys, nabbing a shiny statue on the cusp of 20 years as a band

by Michael Patrick Welch | portrait by Romero & Romero

Cozy Cuisine

The Cabin in Burnside serves up lunch and brunch with a heavy side of atmosphere

by Jyl Benson | photos by Denny Culbert

Dream Spaces

Serene elements and muted fields of color bring relaxed elegance to a soigné country home near Breaux Bridge

by Lisa LeBlanc-Berry | photos by Chad Chenier

NEVER TOO LATE TO PAINT

Lue Svendson leaves her brushmark on the Acadiana art scene

by Will Kalec | portrait by Romero & Romero

Becoming Cajun

A shuttle ride in Houston sets a young teen on the course to learn his culture

by David Cheramie | illustration by Christina Brown

THE GRAND PIGS-PERIMENT

Lafayette chef Paul Ayo’s new bacon-themed eatery, Avec Bacon Café, is innovative both in concept and execution

by Will Kalec | portrait by Romero & Romero