Lebeau
Lifestyle
Acadiana Coffee Shop’s Bold Statement on Competitor’s Closure Goes Viral
Any small business owner in Louisiana will tell you that times are hard with the increased cost of goods, utilities, and, well, everything. Keeping a business's doors open when it's run by small local families is incredibly challenging right now, which is why this post made by an Acadiana coffee shop hit home for so many people.
Why Isn't Anyone Talking About This Amazing Cantonese Spot in LA?
Is it because there aren't many Chinese people around? Honestly, because of its location, I did have some stereotypes—could it be a Westernized Chinese restaurant? However, after trying it just once, all I can say is, I fell in love too late... The moment I stepped into the restaurant, I could only say three words, "It's so beautiful!" In LA, it’s hard to find a Chinese restaurant that so closely matches the aesthetic tastes of China while also fulfilling Western fantasies of Chinese aesthetics; the fusion of Eastern and Western antique furniture, complemented by lanterns and twinkling lights, luxurious signboards, and Chinese screens, even the usually tacky fake flowers seemed exceptionally exquisite here. Even more impressive than the ambiance is the food, I didn't expect to find such authentic Cantonese cuisine in Los Angeles: 💎 Char Siu Black Gold 💎 Just like the famous Cantonese restaurants in Guangzhou, one bite brings back childhood memories, the char siu is charred on the outside and tender inside, perfectly sweet and salty; 💎 Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet 💎 The best I've had in the US, not too sour which is a win, the sauce would also be great with a Five-Willow fried egg; 💎 French Beef Cubes 💎 Honestly, this dish is a bit salty, but it goes well with rice, and the beef is cooked so well, the flaw doesn't hide the virtues; Other dishes like fried noodles, crispy pork knuckle, pan-fried dumplings didn’t disappoint, and the black sesame milk cake for dessert was also delicious 😋 Anyway, this Cantonese restaurant fulfilled my fantasies of high-end Chinese dining, capturing the flavors of a well-established Cantonese kitchen. The only downside is it's too far from me, otherwise, I would go back repeatedly for that Char Siu Black Gold! Good news for those on the west side. Fifty One 📍9540 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.
New Restaurants Coming to Lafayette and Opelousas, Louisiana
It can sometimes be quite head-spinning trying to keep up with the new businesses opening up and closing down in and around the Lafayette, Louisiana area. But, we do our best to keep tabs on the latest Acadiana business news for you. And here are a couple of new additions coming our way.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.