Auntie’s Bakery Box, More than just a Bakery
The dream of opening Auntie's Bakery Box began with a random blessing and opportunity. The owners Olita Mayfield and Chasity Claude have been friends for years. Each were going through their own transition in life. A simple prayer began the start of Auntie's Bakery...
Dark Roux, Chefs’ Tasting for Mature Pallets Only
Dark Roux is a restaurant that showcases the ingredients of local farms creating very innovative dishes. Dark Roux has become one of my favorite places to dine especially for special occasions. Father's Day was a few weeks ago. I wanted to treat my husband to a nice...
Quickly Asian Fusion Cafe
I am continuing my food finds from our beach trip to Biloxi, MS. I will be jumping around for the next few weeks from travel finds and local restaurants. Please bear with me as it is Summer time and we have been traveling a lot. Our next stop will be Quickly Asian...
It’z Pop-a-licious, Summer Snack
Summer time is upon us. Many parents are searching for places to bring their kids for afternoon snacks. Something to get the kids out of the house. Whether you enjoy sweet popcorn, salty or savory popcorn, there is something for everyone at It'z Pop-a-Licious. It'z...
Bop’s Frozen Custard
Every year at the end of the school year we take a trip to the beach. This year was no different. The beach trip is in honor of a great school year and finishing with good grades. This year we decided to stay close to home because we have a big vacation coming up in...
Poet’s Cafe, The Newest Coffee Lounge
A few weeks ago, my mom and I met for breakfast at Poet's Cafe. Poet's Cafe is Lafayette's newest Coffee Lounge. The Coffee Lounge has a really cool vibe. The menu offers, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, muffins, coffees, cappuccinos and speciality items and so...
Brain Freeze, New Orleans Style Snowballs
A few weeks ago the family and I wanted Snowballs but our favorite snowball stand was closed. There was another snowball stand that I pass daily after dropping off my foster son to Mother's Day Out. I kept saying, I need to try this place. Well that Sunday was the...
Vidrine’s Steakhouse, Fresh Not Frozen
Let me start out by saying, I apologize for the delay in releasing my full blog post on Vidrine's Steakhouse. When I say that my schedule has been beyond crazy with reviews, restaurant openings, family events and my kids extracurricular activities. I am so happy to...
Boiling Madd, Patterson LA
Boiling Madd has been around for about for approximately 15 years in the Patterson area. Just recently the restaurant moved into a new location. The owners Melinda and Glen Fields started out with a produce stand. I was invited to do a story on Boiling Madd for one of...
Rock-N-Sake is Ready to Rock Lafayette
Rock-N-Sake Bar and Sushi is new to River Ranch. Offering a very modern decor with an uptown flare. As we walked up to the restaurant, we absolutely fell in love with the outdoor patio space. We decided to dine outside on the lovely patio. Before being seated we went...
