Bailey's.

This week we were hungry for take out and we chose Bailey's because we weren't able to find time to make it there for the dine-in experience.

Let's see - crawfish fettucini, garden and caesar salads and a variety of other menu items including a shrimp poboy. We took a vote and it was agreed that Bailey's is a definite do it again place.

Some of us have experienced the restaurant as a dine-in venue and we all had great experiences each and every time. It's a casually elegant restaurant with a unique blend of South Louisiana (Cajun-Creole) flair and Lafayette style. We especially recommend experiencing their award-winning dishes from Gumbo and Seafood-stuffed Speckeled Trout to Eggplant Acadiana.

It's Not Over.

I truly admire Debbie Ray and Bernadette Lee for sampling 22 out of the 28 restaurants in the lasat month. I made it through 11 (12) if you count eating at El Potrillo twice.

I am committing myself to the remaining 17 on the list even though I have dined at most of them in the past.

EatLafayette blog will stay alive. I encourage everyone to keep patronizing the restaurants who participated in this year's promotion. www.eatlafayette.com will stay online, so keep watching for more about local Lafayette restaurants.

First Cuban Restaurant in Lafayette is Foremost.

Cafe Habana City is one of the reasons that Lafayette has an international flair. This was my first time to experience what I now know is a jewel in the Lafayette restaurant landscape.

What is Cuban Cuisine ? Cuban Cuisine has been influenced by Spanish, French, African, Arabic, Chinese and Portugues cultures. It's that a more. This intimate restaurant has fabulous service and an eclectic crowd. The food is beyond authentic; it's quite tasty. The mojitos are probably the best in town. I ought to know. I've tried them everywhere.

Cafe Habana is kid-friendly as well. Our four-year old guest chowed down on empanadas, which she called mini-hamburgers. She's actually quite adventuresome. She was offerd the standard chicken nuggets and opted for the real deal. We tried the tilapia, tostones and the habanas mixed plate.

We will all be back. That's the great thing about EatLafayette. You try places you have never been to in the past.

Joey's Is An EatLafayette At Home or Eat In Experience

I am a long time Joey's shopper. I think I've had the entire experience that this local landmark eatery has to offer. I've had lunch in and out of the restaurant. I've shopped for groceries and wines for regular fare at home and definitely cheated by getting those wonderful prepared meals (and showcasing them in my own dishes so company thought I cooked it). I've even hosted a special event in the Fireside Room.

It's all good. If you can't make it to lunch fo the special, go shop. Start at the dessert counter. Go. You'll see what I'm talking about.

Townhouse Restaurant Tasty Experience

If you haven't been to the Townhouse Restaurant since it was renovated and re-opened last August, you are missing one of the new gems on the local restaurant scene. Located on Auditorium Place directly across the street from the Heymann Performing Arts Center, the Townhouse Restaurant's former history as a private club is what old Lafayette remembers.

No more. We met at the bar on the second floor for a drink before dinner. With chair, couches and tables, the intimate environment encourages conversation. They will even serve dinner if you get too comfortable there.

We dined downstairs and can only say that the service (Jamie) and the food was fabulous. We tried the sauteed soft shell crab and tuna. The wine list has a good variety and is moderately priced. Chef Lonnie Pope takes time to visit guests on breaks from the kitchen. It's nice to see a Chef make sure his guests are enjoying their meals.

We saw several couples who were meeting for dinner at the Townhouse. But that doesn't mean you need to be a couple to go there. We chose Townhouse for our "girls night out." The exclamation point on our evening was the chocolate creme brulee.