Celebrity Chef Series with Jay Ducote & Gina Neely
Last month my husband and I had the opportunity to attend a Eat & Greet with Jay Ducote and Gina Neely. The event was held at the Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge, LA. For those who may not know, Jay Ducote is an award-winning blogger, radio host and a Food Network...
Dickey’s BBQ Pit, Lafayette
My family and I first tried Dickey's BBQ during one of our visits to Dallas, Texas. Our visit at the Dickey's in Texas was very memorable. The BBQ was incredible. When we heard that there was going to be a Dickey's location in Lafayette, we were looking forward to...
Rusted Rooster
My husband and I have a tradition that before he leaves for his annual fishing tournament in Toledo Bend, we have breakfast together. This year we decided to eat at Rusted Rooster. Rusted Rooster has been around for a long time, but it has been years since I have...
Cafe Lola, Conveniently Located
Dining with kids is something that is common now days. Back in the day, kids barely had a chance to go out to eat. Going out to eat when I was younger was a special treat or for a special occasion. Things are different now, kids eat out often. Some have very...
Chuy’s, Happy Hour
There has been quite a buzz leading up to the opening of Chuy's. The official opening for Chuy's was March 22nd. Lafayette was excited to have a Chuy's in the new Costco shopping center. Chuy's is a Tex Mex Restaurant that originated in Austin, TX in 1982. The first...
Acme Taco & Burger, 2 in 1
One Sunday after church we decided that we wanted Brunch, but we wanted to try a new place, so we went to Acme Taco and Burger. Acme Taco and Burger recently opened a new location on Johnston Street. Though Acme has the new spot, they are not new to the restaurant...
Hot Spot on Harbor
Sugar Mill Pond is a community oriented subdivision. During our quest to find a home 4.5 years ago, we wanted to live in a neighborhood that was similar to the neighborhoods we grew up in. I can remember living on a street where everyone knew everyone and your...
BJ’s Brewhouse & Restaurant
This week the kids have been out of School for Spring Break. My nephew was visiting, so I took the kids shopping. After a busy day of shopping and fun, we went to dinner at BJ's Brewhouse and Restaurant. The exterior of the building really came out well. When we...
Glady’s Knight Chicken & Waffles, Downtown
Chicken and waffles originated approximately in the 1930's in Harlem, New York. A restaurant called the Wells Supper Club would often serve celebrities who couldn't decide whether to eat dinner or breakfast. Instead of making the customers choose, Chicken and Waffles...
Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza is Blazing Hot
Blaze Pizza is a fast-casual, chef driven restaurant. A modern day Pizza Joint with custom-built artisanal pizzas, freshly made salads, blood orange lemonade and s'mores pies. Blaze has a commitment to "Intelligent Choices for Our Pizzas, People and Planet". The new...
