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Made in Acadiana: Olde Tyme Grocery named best mom-and-pop in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A popular Lafayette po'boy shop is getting national recognition. As its slogan goes, Olde Tyme Grocery, "Has been making poor boys famous since 1982." And now, the latest claim to fame is Olde Tyme is ranked among the best mom-and-pop eateries in the country. The well-known spot is just a couple of blocks away from the heart of the UL campus.
Revealed – The 9 Rudest Things Done at a Louisiana Drive-Thru
Louisiana has had a love affair with food ever since food was invented. No, we can't take credit for coming up with the idea that we should nourish our bodies but we will take full responsibility for making that food better. That's why towns like Lafayette, New Orleans, and a few other communities in the state have earned quite a reputation for their culinary virtuosity. That means we "cook pretty good".
Frank Randol – Randol’s Restaurant in Breaux Bridge
Podcast: Play in new window | Download () Frank Randol of Randol’s Restaurant in Breaux Bridge, joins Discover Lafayette in partnership with Eat Lafayette, a yearlong celebration of our locally owned restaurants, to share news of the revival of his unique Cajun restaurant and dancehall concept, a longtime staple in Lafayette. Breaux Bridge is only 15 minutes from Lafayette and is part of a corridor surrounding Lafayette Parish that is ripe for growth. And Frank is a young 78 years old, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War who still exudes energy and a passion for being a changemaker. Frank is a force of nature who works nonstop to promote the beauty of our local culture.
Popular Louisiana Breakfast and Brunch Chain Coming to Lafayette
Lafayette was heartbroken to learn that Denny's, the affordable American diner, would no longer be opening a location in town in March 2024. The good news is that another popular breakfast and brunch spot is confirmed to fill that void. New Orleans-based Breakfast and Brunch Restaurant Announces Lafayette Location. Jennifer...
Eat Sweet Restaurant Week In Youngsville Starts August 30th
Haley Leatherwood, Assistant to the Mayor of Youngsville, stopped by First at Four to share the details on their Eat Sweet Restaurant Week that starts Friday, August 30th and runs through Sunday, September 15th, 2024!. The City of Youngsville is excited to announce Eat Sweet Restaurant. Week, beginning Friday, August...
Ruby Slipper Coming Soon To Lafayette, Taking What Would Have Been Denny’s Near Costco
Ruby Slipper, a New Orleans-based brunch concept is coming soon to 4701 Ambassador Caffery in Lafayette. The restaurant is taking the place where the previously announced Denny’s was planned to go. We announced that Denny’s would no longer be opening in Lafayette back in March of this year.
Playa Bowls Announces Grand Opening Date For Lafayette Location
Just over a month ago, we got to sit down with the owners of a new smoothie bowl and coffee shop opening in the Lafayette area. Playa Bowls is the original Acai Bowl shop that first started in New Jersey in 2014. Playa Bowls has perfected an authentically healthy and...
Furever Home Friday: Adopt Snoball! A Sweet 4Month Old Pup Looking For A Home
Alex Gonzalez, with the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, stopped by News15 at Noon to share 4 month old Snoball with us. Furever Home Friday: Adopt Snoball! A Sweet 4Month Old Pup Looking For A Home. Alex Gonzalez, with the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center, stopped by News15...
Denny's is out, but this New Orleans favorite will move into a space near Topgolf
The Ruby Slipper, a popular New Orleans-based breakfast and brunch location that also has a presence in Baton Rouge, will open a location in Lafayette. The restaurant was granted a building permit from Lafayette Consolidated Government for the space at 4701 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Building D, in what had initially been a space for a Denny’s at the Ambassador Town Center.
Macaroni KID New Iberia Recommends: 5 Things To Do This Week!
Who's ready for a holiday weekend? I know I am! Labor Day weekend is here, and we have details on family-friendly events and other resources your family can use. We have a free gift for you this week with an offer from Real Simple Magazine. Get practical solutions for modern living to help you simplify and organize every aspect of your life. You'll also get tips on decorating, recipes, and more. It's the perfect gift to help your holiday planning this fall.
Lynn Jenkins’s Pressed Flower Art
Online magnoliafloralpreservation.com, @magnoliastudiosla on Instagram. There was plenty of seafood, too, but for Lynn Jenkins, the real harvest of her family’s trek to go crabbing at the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in remote Cameron Parish was not found in the dark Gulf waters, but on the side of the road.
Many use Labor Day holiday to vacation for last part of summer
In Acadiana and across America, many are bidding farewell to a record-breaking summer travel season by squeezing out one last weekend in the air or on the roadways. Passengers were seen arriving and getting ready for their flights at Lafayette Regional Airport on Friday, August 30. Tags. Localnow.
UL dive bar Loose Caboose faces another hurdle, seeks help paying tax penalties
A popular bar on the McKinley Street strip that was reopened in 2022 after being shuttered in 2017 is threatening closure once again. "I feel like I'll never claw my way out of this hole that seems to keep swallowing me," said Katie Guidry, owner of longtime dive bar Loose Caboose.
The Culture Corner: Last 2 Days To See Quilter's Guild Exhibit at Acadiana Center for the Arts
Rachel Adams with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, stopped by News15 at Noon virtually to share that there are only two days left to enjoy the intricate works inside the Quilter's Guild Exhibit. Tags. Localnow. The Culture Corner: Last 2 Days To See Quilter's Guild Exhibit at Acadiana Center...
CFMA free Cajun Jam This Weekend at Vermilionville, Plus Sign Up For The Boat Parade & Bayou Fest
Ellen Fucich with Vermilionville, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on their free Cajun Jam this weekend and how you can sign up for the Boat Parade and Bayou Fest. Tags. Localnow.
Acadiana Symphony conductor steps down after 21 years, has one last concert in Lafayette
The music director and conductor of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra is stepping down from the position after leading for 21 years. Mariusz Smolji is leaving to conduct concerts with orchestras around the world, the symphony announced Friday. His accomplishments will be celebrated at a 40th symphony season opening night performance on Sept. 19 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Angelle Hall.
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