Whip it good
Enjoy a sweet, smooth, syrup-laced cocktail with holiday spices on the water’s edge
Food and Drink
mollusk memories
Oysters three ways to share and savor
seasonal shift
Welcoming autumn with soothing soups, stews, gumbos and oysters at their peak
2017 TOPS OF ACADIANA
Person of the Year Nic Hunter The night before Nic Hunter was sworn in as Lake Charles’ first new mayor in 17 years, he and his wife stayed in and play board games. Monopoly and Scattergories, specifically. Nic got crushed…
tiki-tini time
Enjoy a blast of cold air and refreshing end-of-summer cocktails with a tropical kick
Around Acadiana
Bon temps in and around Cajun Country
Burger Kings
From standard to outrageous, Acadiana has a burger for every palate
mayo- daze
Creamy, dreamy homemade mayo elevates sandwiches, sauces and salads
Best New Restaurant
Throughout the year, we scour Acadiana in search of the latest crop of eateries striving to uncover new favorites and those poised to stand the test of time. Our 2017 picks will keep you well-entertained and, better yet, well-fed for months to come.
LAWN BEVS BUDS FOOD PLAY
Add the above ingredients, mix in a pinch of music and prepare for a steamy summer featuring tasty bites and cold drinks with friends in the backyard
Beat Summer Heat
When the temperatures rise in Cajun Country, the cool kids go for cold treats
Summer Fruits
Tomatoes, corn and figs take center stage during the hottest season
Lucille’s Bubbles and Bite
An invigorating summer cocktail that delivers eye candy and wow factor in Lake Charles
Around Acadiana
Bon temps in and around Cajun Country
Crawfish Tales
The best mudbugs in Acadiana are worth time, trouble and effort
LIGHTEN UP
6 salads that pack powerful flavor and nutritional punch
Warming Effect
Thaitini at Blu Basil in Lafayette will keep your spirits high
Spring Thaw
Winter’s heavy bounty gives way to light, seasonal vegetables
locavore
The importance of locally-sourced foods on the Acadiana table
the ice man cometh
Sourcing the ‘good ice’ for better cocktails
golden grapes
Warm up with a sweet, citrusy wine-infused libation
My Oh My Cakes and Pies
The holiday season is also the baking season, the time when many who never bake do so nonstop. I would wager that the sales of flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, shortening, nuts, dried fruits and all the other essentials skyrocket…
The Best Boudin in Acadiana
from old favorites to new-fangled creations
Best Chefs
Centuries after Le Grand Derangement French Acadians were forced from their homes in Nova Scotia at the hands of the British, Louisiana’s Acadians are in possession of an enviable culture that is undeniably rich in music, art, and especially gastronomy.…
Teche Toddy
When the temperatures drop, warm up with a hot toddy
Simmering Soups
Comfort and joy in one delectable pot
Comfort Foods
I say potatoes, you say Creole rice
Pizza Party
Reconsidering a global favorite customized to suit the Cajun palate
Snazzy Snacking
Four crowd pleasing after school treats
Evangeline, Stirred
Louisiana meets Kentucky in a reimagined Old-Fashioned
