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Pat's Fisherman's Wharf in Henderson set to reopen next week after May tornado
HENDERSON, La. (KADN) — A popular Cajun roadside restaurant and dance hall in the St. Martin Parish community of Henderson that was severely damaged during a tornado in May is now set to reopen. You'll recall the scenes we showed you of Pat's Fisherman's Wharf restaurant after the twister...
Fried crawfish cornbread, beef tips and roasted mirlitons: Best things we ate this week
I’d tell you to run, don’t walk, to Little Big Cup, but located past the sugar cane fields in Arnaudville, it would take you a while. This quaint little restaurant located on Bayou Fuselier, an offshoot of Bayou Teche, has a small-town atmosphere but is big on flavors. The housemade cornbread is somehow light and fluffy even though it is deep-fried. The cornbread is then topped with a sweet bourbon glaze and fried crawfish tails. It’s a sweet and savory appetizer worth the drive to explore the unique menu.
This downtown pizza restaurant brews beer in under 200 square feet. Here's how they do it.
It took some ingenuity for this pizza restaurant to be able to start serving their in-house brews to the downtown Lafayette community. Jim Deggy's Brick Oven Pizza and Brewery opened its Lafayette location on May 9, but the brewing took a little longer to get off the ground. That's because wastewater runoff restrictions prohibit full-scale breweries from operating in the downtown development district.
What Do Pineapples On Clothing, Flags, and Napkins Mean?
We may never look at pineapple the same again. When you pick up a pineapple at the grocery store or fruit stand, you're probably not thinking much of it. Louisiana relies on fruits like watermelon and pineapple to hydrate us on our scorching summer days. However, when you see a...
Lafayette grocery offering Indian, Pakistani, Arabic goods to close by end of month
When Bismillah Grocery opened in Lafayette over seven years ago, it filled a growing demand for Indian and Arabic groceries in a community with an expanding population from the Indian subcontinent and surrounding region. The owners announced last week on Facebook that this would be their last month in operation,...
Acadian Kitchens: Home of Ragin' Cajun and Cajun's Choice
Cajun food is a rustic combination of rich flavors and spices. These spices are the cornerstone of one of America's most unique regional cuisines. Acadian Kitchens brings Cajun flavor and cuisine to the world straight out of Lafayette, Louisiana. Acadian Kitchens in Lafayette, LA 🧂🥘🍽️. Acadian Kitchens...
Furever home Friday: Adopt, London! The Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center's Pet of the Week
Alex Gonzalez, Adoption Coordinator for the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on sweet London. London is 9 weeks old and all puppy! She would thrive with a family that can take the time to train, exercise and play with her. She has the silliest personality that is sure to melt your heart.
Wetter-than-normal summer leads to spike in mosquitoes
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Our current wet weather is creating the perfect storm for a mosquito explosion. The bug experts at J&J Exterminating in Lafayette said they've been busy doing a lot of mosquito spraying lately because Acadiana is having a wetter summer than normal. As a result, the...
Good Question: What colors attract mosquitoes?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — There's a study out with some interesting insight on how to keep from becoming a mosquito magnet. It indicates that the color of the clothes you wear can determine if the pesky bloodsuckers attack you. But how? That's a good question. It's that time of...
Tickets Still On Sale For Celebrity Waiter Benefitting The Boys & Girls Club's Vermilion Chapter
Brian Ford with BGCA and Brennan Breaux with SLEMCO, stopped by News15 at Noon to shar the details on Celebrity Waiter and how it helps kids in our community. Tickets Still On Sale For Celebrity Waiter Benefitting The Boys & Girls Club's Vermilion Chapter. Brian Ford with BGCA and Brennan...
Shaking Out the Good Stuff – CYT Kids Acting Up in Acadiana
If there is one thing kids in South Louisiana know, it's how to pretend. Our culture lends itself to believing in make-believe. And maybe that is why there are so many very strong and vibrant local theatre groups thriving in this part of the state. One of those local theater groups focuses on using the dramatic arts as a way to teach young people not only about live performance but about performing in life.
Catch 'Catfish Moon' Onstage at Cite Des Arts August 10th-11th, Tickets on Sale Now!
Reneka and Levi Moore, Co-Founders of The Allure For Moore, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on 'Catfish Moon' and how you can grab tickets to this wonderful stage play. Tags. Localnow. Catch 'Catfish Moon' Onstage at Cite Des Arts August 10th-11th, Tickets on Sale Now!. Reneka...
The Culture Corner: A Closer Look at the New Quilt Exhibit at the Acadiana Center for the Arts
Rachel Adams, Marketing Manager for the ACA, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on some new quilts hanging up in the Coca-Cola Studio!. The Culture Corner: A Closer Look at the New Quilt Exhibit at the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Rachel Adams, Marketing Manager for the...
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