Grit + Glory
Star Power | Prior to opening Luna Bar and Grill in Lake Charles, Chef Dave Evans had a satori. He conceived of the notion of selling sandwiches named after the planets. The Earth Burger, Venus, Neptune,…
Tippling in Thibodaux
Satsuma Dreamsicle Sour Add 2 ounces Pinhook bourbon, 2 ounces fresh satsuma juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, ½ ounce vanilla bean syrup and 1 egg white in a shaker over ice. Shake vigorously, pour into an old fashioned glass, top…
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Musical Magic
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is usually the highlight of the region’s fall festival season. As both temperatures and the likelihood of hurricanes drop, lovers of Cajun and creole music flock from around the world to Girard Park in Lafayette. Things…
Note de l’editeur
Each year in the October/November issue of Acadiana Profile, we celebrate the best chefs and restaurants in the region. This issue is no exception, however our focus is much different this time around, given the struggles the restaurant and bar…
Rallying Point
Weeks after the devastation of Hurricane Laura, volunteer groups have stepped up to help with…
Tippling in Thibodaux
Satsuma Dreamsicle Sour Add 2 ounces Pinhook bourbon, 2 ounces fresh satsuma juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, ½ ounce vanilla bean syrup and 1 egg white in a shaker over ice. Shake vigorously, pour into an old fashioned glass, top…
Sugar Cane
In Acadiana, fall brings its promise of mildness after summer heat and humidity so thick it feels like stepping into a sauna on your doorstep. Finally, the north wind dries and sweeps the sky, leaving a light blue background with…
Hearty Fare
Supremes are sections of acitrusfruit with all of the pith and peel cut away. Once sliced, you can usethem in salads (and ceviche) or for garnishes. Since the bitter pith and peel are removed, you get…
Of Talent and Timing
If someone asked what my last meal on earth would be, I’d choose Uncle Robert’s elaborate, multi-course Thanksgiving feast enlivened by his piano renditions of Broadway musicals. The darling of the Hebert family, “Rabbit” cooked like Joël Robuchon with the…
STOCK THE BAR
For a long time, I didn’t have a dining room table. A bar was more important. - Ross Fontenot One of the coolest features of Ross Fontenot’s home bar is that he can stand behind it, mixing craft cocktails for…
Nouvelles de villes
For 4-legged and 2-legged Pals Lafayette Bark in the Park 2020, hosted by Acadiana Animal Aid as a fundraiser for homeless pets, is featuring doggy spa services, a pet photo booth and doggy contests (plus a microchipping clinic). For your…
Grit + Glory
Star Power | Prior to opening Luna Bar and Grill in Lake Charles, Chef Dave Evans had a satori. He conceived of the notion of selling sandwiches named after the planets. The Earth Burger, Venus, Neptune,…
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Gleaux Your Own Way
There are quite a few ways you can get out and about in safe way this week in Lafayette! For starters, the ever-popular gleaux ride returns to Lafayette with a short ride around downtown – plus a giveaway. Saturday…
Feel Free: Free and Low-Cost Shows, Activities in Acadiana
There are a few free and discounted events this week throughout town! One local favorite musician is bringing his new lineup to Downtown’s latest venue, and a dance studio is showcasing free classes for the whole family in the…
Get Farm-Fresh at Acadiana Outdoor Markets
If you’re like me, you’ve avoided larger grocery stores and markets for some time now. This week, there are three pop-up markets that provide a safe, open-air setting where you can get pick locally grown produce. Farm-fresh options and…
