East Gate BBQ
This past Saturday, my kids and I attended a birthday party. After leaving the birthday party, we were hungry, so we decided to check out East Gate BBQ. East Gate is a pick-up style BBQ Restaurant. The BBQ is smoked, "It is our wood that makes us good". This is...
Pops and Rockets – Product Review
Music is an intricate part of everyone's life. Regardless of what genre you enjoy, music will make you move. Robbie Austin and Nick Villaume are no different they love music. These guys grew up in the 80's and are the owners of Pops and Rockets. Pops and...
Pamplona’s, A Birthday Celebration
Birthday Celebrations are something that my friends and I look forward to. It is a time of laughs, fun, catching up and delicious food. This particular birthday celebration was for my good friend Jeanne. She is one of my foodie friends. There aren't many of my friends...
The Sizzling Monkey, Media Preview Day
The Sizzling Monkey is a Steakhouse, Bar and Event Venue. The Sizzling Monkey is becoming one of Lafayette's newest hot spot in the Downtown area. The decor of the Sizzling money is very upscale combined with a rustic feel and touches of contemporary accents....
Hook and Boil, Boiled Seafood
Hook and Boil is known for their Bold, Cajun Flavors. Hook & Boil specializes in all things Cajun with a full menu including fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and plate lunches. Valentine's Day for most people is a time to get dolled up and dining out at...
Bourree Boucherie, New Orleans
Bourree Boucherie is a New Orleans meat market selling House Cured, Smoked & Butchered Meats & Patés priced by the pound. In addition, they also serve Chicken Wings, Boudin Links, Meat Pies, & much more. Bourree Boucherie is the 3rd adventure for the...
U M A M I Japanese Bistro, Dynamic Food and Presentation
A few weeks ago I was invited to a Private Media Preview Night at Umami Japanese Bistro in Baton Rouge. U M A M I formally known as Hello Sushi, is located near the LSU Campus. The owner Chef Cong Nguyen and his goal for U M A M I is to bring inventive, modern sushi...
Quaker Steak & Lube, A Pit Stop
On our way to New Orleans we decided to stop for a quick bite to eat. As we were driving, we approached the Gonzales area and exited off the highway and began to drive around in the area. We knew that there were new restaurants coming up the last time we were in the...
The Sizzling Monkey, Does Your Monkey Sizzle?
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to meet with the owners of the new restaurant, The Sizzling Monkey. I was honored to be able to enjoy a private, preview of their menu. My time with the couple was quite refreshing and intriguing. The vision for The...
Sucre
My family and I love taking occasional road trips. During the Christmas Holiday we decided to travel to New Orleans for a few days. Our initial plans was to be in New York, but we were blessed to Foster a handsome baby boy. So we decided to change our plans since we...
