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15 Slang Words Only People from Louisiana Know
Alright, grab your beignets and get ready to dive into the vibrant and spicy slang that makes Louisiana so uniquely Laissez les bon temps rouler! From the bayou to the Big Easy, here are 15 terms that only true Louisianans will understand. Let’s get started!. NOLA. Short for New...
What famous people are from Northwest Louisiana? Some names might surprise you
When you think of areas like Shreveport, Bossier City, or Webster Parish, celebrity is not normally the word that comes to mind. However, Northwest Louisiana has been home to many famous people through the decades. The area, nestled next to the borders of Texas and Arkansas, has produced A-List actors,...
An Open Letter to Louisiana Waffle Houses – About This Weekend
I know you're surprised to be hearing from the likes of me, especially at this time of day. I know our time together is usually on the "dark side" of the clock. It's during the nighttime hours that you have always been a beacon of light, a beacon of hope, a beacon of bacon at two in the morning. I want you to know, that our time, especially at that time of day has been really important to me.
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...
Acadiana Lands 5 of 10 on ‘Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Louisiana’ List
A new list of the "Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Louisiana" has just been released, and Acadiana occupies 5 of the 10 spots!. When it comes to locally-owned mom and pop restaurants in Louisiana, Acadiana has the market cornered. That's not even an opinion, it's just an absolute fact.
Here Are A Few Things You Will Only See In Louisiana
Louisiana gas stations just hit a little different. This is the kind of excellent food you'll find at most gas stations in the Pelican State. They cook everything daily, so it's good, fresh, and hot. Along with a fill-up at the pump, you can get a belly full of everything from pork or chicken cracklins, homemade sausage, boudin links, and boudin balls, packaged pre-seasoned meats such as stuffed chicken and pork chops to fried ribs, rice dressing, and more.
Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
10 Black-Owned Restaurants In Louisiana
Louisiana is a melting pot of culture, tradition, and cuisine. The state has some of the best food in the world and travelers come from all over to eat in New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, and other cities in the Pelican State. Today, Black-owned restaurants in Louisiana are plentiful and thriving. They represent a variety of classical cuisines and flavors. From Louisiana Creole to authentic southern barbecue, here are 10 Black-owned restaurants in Louisiana to visit on your next trip.
Nation’s Top Fast Food Restaurant Missing in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA - Are you a fan of fast food restaurants? What is your favorite?. You might be surprised to learn which ones are the favorites across the country. But this latest data shows the spot that's been at the top has been bumped off of that pedestal for this year.
Mr Gatti's Pizza to open inside Walmart locations in Texas, 3 other states
Walmart customers at select stores will soon be able to grab pizza from a Texas-based eatery while shopping as part of an expansion in four states. Texas-based restaurant Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced in a news release Thursday that it will open 92 corporate-owned units inside Walmart locations in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky.
LDWF to hold public meeting to address Atchafalaya Basin freshwater fisheries concerns
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will hold a public meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the Joe Herring Room of the LDWF Headquarters office located at 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, La. Inland Fisheries biologists will present current and past data describing fisheries trends in the Atchafalaya Basin, with emphasis on largemouth bass and crappie populations. Topics will include bass stocking in the Basin, regulations, and a brief description of LDWF’s pilot Tournament Information Project (LATRIP). Following the presentations, the public will be invited to ask questions or express concerns.
How Cajuns Act When They Eat Food Outside of Louisiana
One of the Best Discoveries Ever Made Was Louisiana Hot Sauce on Frozen Pizza. I have no idea who made this discovery however I am grateful that someone felt I needed to know about this. There is a dive bar in downtown Shreveport that serves up frozen pizza, and they keep Louisiana Hot Sauce on deck, not because it is added to certain drinks, no it's strictly there because a lot of people add it to their pizza. At first, I winced at the idea and a friend said try it and you won't regret it. They were so right. It is one of the best things ever.
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