Stuff Your Stockings with a Taste of EatLafayette!

It's about that time; traffic is getting heavier, lines are getting longer, and patience is wearing thin. Don't let the holiday shopping blues take over you! Relax this year - EatLafayette has you covered!

Don't you remember that the way to someone's heart is often through their stomach? Give the gift of extraordinary eats this holiday season with gift certificates from any of our EatLafayette restaurants. Check out our list of participating restaurants and call or stop by to purchase a gift card. With over fifty options to choose from, you're bound to find something for everyone on your list!

Many of our restaurants also offer shipment of their staples across the U.S., especially our cold weather favorites like gumbo, bisques, red beans and rice and jambalaya. Visit the websites and call your favorite restaurants to find out if they can ship their mouth-watering dishes to your loved ones. What could be better than a taste of Acadiana at their doorstep?

That festive holiday cheer is kicking in all over town and if you don't want to worry about prep and clean up for your holiday gathering, be it for New Year's or any other holiday, call your favorite restaurant to reserve your table or party space! Our locally-owned restaurants love celebrating with you and your family. Some of our restaurants even offer catering services, so call today to secure the options you'd like!

Keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter. We post frequently about new holiday menus, events, and specials, so if you hang with us, you'll never miss a beat!

One in eight people in Louisiana is struggling with hunger. Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana is leading the fight against hunger in our community each and every day. Second Harvest relies on community partners to donate time, food or funds to make a difference in the lives of those who are food insecure. To learn how you can volunteer, host a food drive or make a donation call 337.237.7711 or go online at www.no-hunger.org.

Happy holidays, everyone! We hope you all have a fantastically delicious, loving and safe holiday season. Allons manger, Lafayette!

Relax and Enjoy Your Holidays with our EatLafayette Restaurants!

Relax? Enjoy? Are those foreign terms when you think of the holidays? We understand. The most stressful part about the holidays (other than dealing with all your friends and family under one roof) is the cooking and cleaning up for holiday meals. Never fear! Our EatLafayette restaurants can take care of that for you!

Many of our restaurants offer catering, pick-up, and special orders for the holiday season! If there's a dish you're hankering for, but simply don't have the time (or desire) to make it yourself, give your favorite EatLafayette restaurant a call to find out your options.

Most of our restaurants can also accommodate you if you're itching to get out of your house and want to spend some time out on the town with your clan. Make your reservations now at your favorite restaurant to ensure that you get the time and space you need for whatever size gathering you're planning. Some of our restaurants even have special areas for private parties and intimate gatherings. They'll be happy to help make your holiday dinner dream a reality.

What are you waiting for? Visit EatLafayette.com to browse our restaurants, their menus, and get the contact information you need.

It's also a good idea to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. We share links and posts from our restaurants about special dinners and new menu items, so make sure you're connected!

Let our EatLafayette restaurants do the dishes this year! Allons manger, Lafayette! Let's EAT!

Have a little extra holiday cheer and want to lend a helping hand? Consider giving to Second Harvest Food Bank this holiday season. Every dollar donated can provide four meals to Acadiana residents in need. Yes, ONE dollar = FOUR meals! You can also donate food and volunteer your time to Second Harvest. To find out how to get involved or hold your own food drive, contact Schuyler Kleinpeter at 337-408-2467 or by email at skleinpeter@secondharvest.org.

Enjoy The Cooler Temperatures at Your Favorite EatLafayette Restaurants!

It might not be cold yet, but the overwhelming heat of summer has subsided, making way for the cooler temperatures we all love every October.

We hope you've been enjoying the weather and recommend that you hang out at an EatLafayette restaurant soon!

Outdoor patios are phenomenal this time of year and one of our restaurants, Agave, was named the best for outdoor dining in the 2011 Best of Acadiana campaign!
To name a few others, 2 Paul's, Blue Dog, Café Vermilionville, Jolie's, Olde Tyme, Pamplona, Romacelli, Trynd, some Zeus locations, and several other EatLafayette restaurants also have outdoor patios.

Know what else cooler temperatures bring out? Gumbo pots! You might find the place that has the perfect bowl of gumbo while scrolling through our Cajun and seafood categories. Here's a tip: Prejean's and Fezzo's were named some of the top places for gumbo in the 2011 Best of Acadiana campaign. Everyone likes their gumbo made differently, though, so try them all for yourself!

And if you can't wait for Halloween at the end of the month to satisfy your sweet tooth, maybe the restaurants in our sweets category can help!

Whichever reason brings you to an EatLafayette restaurant, make sure to bring your friends and family! What could be better than sharing a good time?

Connect with us on Facebook, Foursquare, and Twitter to stay in the loop about what's going on around town with our restaurants.

Allons manger, Lafayette! Let's eat!

Get an A+ in Dining This School Year With EatLafayette!

Do school traffic, early bed times, and new routines get you down this time of year? Don't let the new school year hustle and bustle cause you to earn bad grades in dining! Earn an A+ by choosing an EatLafayette restaurant!

Check out our home cooking restaurants for something familiar that the whole family can enjoy.

Skip the fast food for breakfast and take time to visit our restaurants that offer fantastic fare to fuel your day.

To try something new and spice up your routine, check out our international restaurants.

Grab a study buddy and to make your way to our library of restaurants. After studying our guide and using our helpful map, you're sure to make an A+ no matter which you choose.

You can stay up to date with new material on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Also, rest assured that our study guide will be available all year; you'll be able to use EatLafayette.com as a credible reference any time!

Allons manger, Lafayette! Let's EAT!

You Can EatLafayette All Year Long!

Now that the official 2011 EatLafayette campaign is over, we're sure you're thinking, "Now what?"

We understand and we have have some advice: you should stay tuned to our newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare pages. Our 57 participating restaurants are still open and happy to serve you. They still have specials and events that we'll tell you about. You won't be out of the loop - don't worry!

As for that cruise we gave away - the winner has been notified and he was very happy to win. We pulled for the winner live on 99.9 KTDY with CJ and Debbie Ray and had a super-fantastic time with them at Townsquare Media. Thank you to everyone who entered. Please try again next year - it could be you who gets that happy phone call!

EatLafayette.com will be online all year long, so visit any time you are wondering where you should celebrate your birthday, throw a party, order out from, take your date, or meet your friends. Trust us. We promise you'll find something to satisfy your taste buds. Try out our helpful map if you're looking for something nearby.

Remember, friends, EatLafayette and our 57 participating restaurants would not exist if it weren't for you. Celebrating our community and our locally-owned restaurants can't be confined to two months; join us in the celebration all year long. Allons manger, Lafayette! Let's EAT!

A Special Offer From One of Our Sponsors, AT&T!

AT&T not only supports EatLafayette, but also wants to support EatLafayette fans - that means you!

AT&T has a special business phone service that only you are eligible for! AT&T's CRU Program provides customers with all the great benefits of AT&T service with some great lagniappe - an 8% discount! That means you can access EatLafayette.com on your mobile device, use your GPS in coordination with our helpful map to get to your favorite restaurant, call your friends to tell them to meet you there, AND save money while doing it - sounds like a great deal to us!

What are you waiting for? Find your nearest AT&T store at att.com/find-a-store, or call your AT&T sales representative, Mark LaCour at 337-852-5087. He looks forward to hearing from you and helping you find a fantastic solution for your business.

Thanks for an amazing EatLafayette campaign!

The past two months have been a dream come true. The official 2011 EatLafayette campaign began on June 20 and we have been letting the good times roll since. In the celebration of our 57 participating locally-owned restaurants, we had a packed kick-off party, ate some delicious food, made new friends, and followed a 12-foot-tall hot sauce bottle around town for deals.

We are so grateful to all of our sponsors. Without them, our ideas would have never come to fruition. Our sponsors are: The NEW Fly Lafayette Club, Lafayette Conventions and Visitors Commission, Atmos Energy, AT&T, Cox, KADN FOX 15, My KLAF TV, KLFY TV 10, Louisiana Gold Pepper Sauce & Bruce Foods, The Independent Weekly, and Travel Machine.

We at EatLafayette would like to yell from the rooftops how thankful we are for another certain group of people. Who are these wonderful people, you ask? It's YOU! Without you, there would be no readers for our newsletters, no visitors to our website, no fans on Facebook and no followers on Twitter, no mouths to feed and nobody to celebrate with. It's because of you that these restaurants stay open and because of all of us that they become a part of our culture. Thank you so much for celebrating with us!

Don't get all teary-eyed, now. We're sad the official 2011 campaign is over, too, but we still have a couple things up our sleeves!

First: Did you enter to win the free four-day Caribbean Cruise for two, courtesy of Travel Machine, when you visited our EatLafayette restaurants? We have yet to announce a winner. We'll announce the winner LIVE on air on Monday, August 22 between 9 and 10am on 99.9 KTDY with CJ and Debbie Ray! Tune in your radio stations or listen online at 999KTDY.com to hear if you're the lucky winner!

Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth: Our website, Facebook page, Twitter page, newsletters, and helpful map will be live and accessible all year-round. Do you know what this means? You can stay connected to us all year long and hear about great deals, events, and celebrations even though the official campaign is over! We're excited - can you tell?

Join us on-air by tuning in to 99.9 KTDY on Monday, August 22 at 9am to hear who the lucky free cruise winner is - it could be you!

One More Week to Take Advantage of Special Offers and Enter to Win a Free Cruise!

There is only one more week to win a FREE 4-Day Caribbean Carnival Cruise for Two, courtesy of Travel Machine, and only one more week to take advantage of the incredible EatLafayette Specials!

To win the free cruise, simply stop by any of the 57 Participating EatLafayette restaurants and fill out an entry form. The deadline for entries is Monday, August 15. The winner will be announced Monday morning, August 22 on 99.9 KTDY during the CJ and Debbie Ray show. Be sure to tune in to find out if you are the lucky winner!

Make sure to visit as many EatLafayette restaurants as you can this week! The money saving specials are only available until Monday, August 15th.

And remember...even though the EatLafayette campaign is ending soon, that doesn't mean that you should stop supporting your local restaurants! Our local flavor is a huge part of what makes Lafayette special and should be enjoyed ALL YEAR LONG!

Be sure to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter - we still have a special sponsor promotion with Louisiana Hot Sauce and Bruce Foods running. Stay tuned to find out where you can follow the Louisiana Hot Sauce bottle to find the best deal!

Celebrate the Everyday with EatLafayette!

Celebrate the Everyday with EatLafayette!

It's common knowledge that the folks of Lafayette know how to have a party. We celebrate everything from weddings to birthdays, sports to new jobs, and everything in between. When the time comes for you to celebrate, consider the assistance of any of our 57 EatLafayette restaurants.

Want to celebrate at home? Several EatLafayette restaurants offer up their recipes and even teach you how to make them in cooking classes! Don't want the hassle of doing it yourself or the worry of getting back your platter? Many of our 57 participating restaurants offer catering services and family-sized orders of their signature menu items.

If you want to get out of the house to celebrate, many EatLafayette restaurants have special banquet areas that can accommodate intimate gatherings or large groups such as company parties, and some even offer up their whole restaurants for reserved parties. Some restaurants also offer spectacular spaces for rehearsal dinners, receptions, and even weddings. If you've got something in mind, don't hesitate to call your favorite restaurant and speak with the helpful staff. They would all be more than happy to help celebrate what is special to you.

For a list of our 57 participating EatLafayette restaurants, you can visit EatLafayette.com. On each restaurant's page, contact information is listed as well a link to their website. You can "like" favorite restaurants on Facebook to find out about special offers and menu items.

If you have something to celebrate soon, make sure to get together at an EatLafayette restaurant and have everyone to enter to win a free cruise! You only have until August 15th to enter to for the cruise - that's only a little over two weeks!

EatLafayette.com is updated all year long, so stay connected with us through Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and our E-Newsletter. We love to hear about your favorite dishes and fun experiences, so feel free to share with us!

Whether you gather at home or out on the town, with your company or your loved ones, celebrate the every day with EatLafayette. We have much to celebrate here in Acadiana - let's do it together. Allons Manger, Lafayette! Let's EAT!

EatLafayette and Support Our City!

Many people think EatLafayette is all about the food. That is probably because we often feature mouth-watering items and tantalizing treats to satisfy your hunger throughout the campaign and throughout the year.

Lafayette's food and dining experiences are what we celebrate on a day-to-day basis, but that is only part of it. EatLafayette is also about celebrating local business and supporting our city.

So many groups encourage communities to support local farmers, businesses, restaurants, artists and everything else in between and some people wonder what it really means to "go local." "Going local" means supporting our city's economy and building relationships within our community. It means feeling like we are a part of something. It even creates a space where we can genuinely say "How's ya momma an dem?" And it just feels so good!

All 57 participating EatLafayette restaurants got their start here, and they are not still open by chance. They are open because you continue to support them. You've made that hang-out down the road your favorite place to go with your friends after a long night. You've continued to take dates to that fabulous restaurant on the other side of town. You've found the spot your kids love and you're sticking to it because the service is so great. Your family always goes to the same place to celebrate or everyone you know has had their reception there. You've figured out your favorite take-out dish and that's your Tuesday meal no matter what. Whatever keeps you coming back has kept these restaurants open, no doubt.

So gather your friends, your family, the neighborhood or club together and EatLafayette. The small decision to choose a participating EatLafayette restaurant may not seem like much, but it means a lot to those you're supporting. Let's build our city up to be as great as we think it should be. Let's celebrate those who choose to have their business here in Lafayette.

If you're having trouble deciding where to eat, you can always visit www.EatLafayette.com to see a list of our participating restaurants. If you don't want to go too far or want something on the way, check out our helpful map. You can even follow EatLafayette on Facebook and Twitter to join the conversation!

We happily invite you to celebrate Lafayette's locally-owned restaurants. Visit them, tell your friends about them, and recommend them to out-of-towners. Until August 15th, you can even enter to win a free cruise! Encourage everyone you know to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience right here in Lafayette!

Allons manger, Lafayette! Let's EAT!

Connect with EatLafayette

We hope you are all enjoying EatLafayette so far this year!

There are tons of ways to get involved and stay informed about EatLafayette. Become our friend on Facebook or Foursquare and follow us on Twitter to receive daily updates about restaurant specials. Subscribe to the EatLafayette blog to read about our dining experiences. See our restaurant ratings or read reviews on Urbanspoon. Or check out the EatLafayette YouTube channel to see our commercials, Dine Around videos by the DJs at Townsquare Media, or footage from the kick-off event by KADN Fox 15. Please feel free to tell us about your own dining experiences too! We'd love to know how others are participating in EatLafayette!

Make sure that every time you visit any EatLafayette restaurant you register to win the FREE Caribbean cruise for two, compliments of Travel Machine. You can enter to win as many times as you like, but you only have until August 15^th to do so.

When you are out and about in Lafayette trying to decide where to eat, make sure you look out for the EatLafayette yard signs! These signs mark a restaurant as an official EatLafayette participant. Or just visit www.eatlafayette.com to see a complete list! Many of the participating restaurants are offering specials when you mention EatLafayette, so don’t forget to speak up when you are dining out!

Allons Manger Lafayette!

EatLafayette for Your Chance to Win a Free Cruise!

While you are enjoying the fabulous food at any one of the EatLafayette restaurants, you may be thinking that a fabulous vacation might be nice. Once again this year, whenever you visit any of the 57 participating EatLafayette restaurants, you can enter for a chance to win a free, 4-day* Caribbean Carnival Cruise for two, courtesy of Travel Machine. Entrants can register to win as many times as you like at any of the EatLafayette restaurants, no purchase necessary. The deadline to enter is August 15th, 2011. The more you EatLafayette, the more chances you have to win a free cruise!

If you do not see the cruise entry forms displayed, ask your server or host/hostess for more information.

Click on the life preserver for more information about the cruise giveaway.

While you are in the mood for travels and free stuff, how about signing up for the New Fly Lafayette Club? Registering is free and easy. Every time you Fly Lafayette, you could win great prizes like gift cards to local businesses, free parking or free admission to local events and exhibits. Click here to sign up! EatLafayette, Fly Lafayette.

Allons Manger, Lafayette!

*5-day cruise also available depending on winner’s desired departure day/length of cruise – based on availability. Dates to be determined after winner collects prize. No purchase required to enter drawing.

Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to register.

Kick-off Slideshow!

Tons of photos from last night's EatLafayette kick off event at the AcA can be found at theadvertiser.com!
We're getting hungry all over again!

It's time to EatLafayette!

It's that time of year again! Starting today, until August 15th, 57 locally-owned restaurants are participating in the seventh annual EatLafayette™ campaign. Brought to you by the New Fly Lafayette Club, EatLafayette™ is a celebration of the great food and restaurants that make our area so special. Many of the participating restaurants are offering mouth-watering specials just for EatLafayette™ diners. Check out the new website to find out which restaurants are participating and which have specials!

Again this year, when you visit a participating restaurant, you can enter to win a 4-day Caribbean Cruise for two, courtesy of Travel Machine. Enter to win as many times as you like until August 15th.

There are tons of ways to get involved and stay informed about EatLafayette™. "Like" us on Facebook, be our friend on Foursquare and follow us on Twitter to receive daily updates about restaurant specials. Subscribe to the EatLafayette blog to read about our dining experiences. See our restaurant ratings or read reviews on Urbanspoon. Or check out the EatLafayette YouTube channel to see our commercials, Dine Around videos by the DJs at Townsquare Media, or footage from the kick-off event. Please feel free to tell us about your own dining experiences too! We'd love to know how others are participating in EatLafayette™!

And here are the 2011 Participating Restaurants - how many can you handle?

1. 2Paul's Radically Urban Barbecue
2. Abacus
3. Agave Cantina
4. Andoli's Sandwich Press
5. Antoni's Italian Cafe
6. Bailey's Seafood & Grill
7. Bangkok Thai Restaurant
8. Bella Figura
9. BJ's Pizza & Deli
10. Blue Dog Café
11. Buck & Johnny's Pizzeria
12. Café Des Amis
13. Café Habana City
14. Café Vermilionville
15. Catahoula's Grand Coteau
16. Charley G's
17. Country Cuisine
18. Dean-O's
19. Don's Seafood & Steakhouse Downtown
20. Dozo Restaurant
21. Euro Breads & Pastries
22. Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
23. Fezzo's Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
24. The French Press
25. Gallagher's Café
26. Gator Cove
27. Hub City Diner
28. iMonelli
29. Joey's
30. Johnson's Boucaniere
31. Jolie's Louisiana Bistro
32. Judice Inn
33. La Fonda
34. LA Seafood House
35. La Cuisine de Maman
36. Lagneaux's "King of Seafood" Restaurant
37. Lil Daddy's BBQ
38. Little River Inn
39. Masala
40. McGee's Landing
41. Nimbeaux's Restaurant
42. Olde Tyme Grocery
43. Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
44. Pete's Family Sports Grill
45. Picante Mexican Restaurant
46. Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
47. Prejean's Restaurant
48. Randol's Cajun Restaurant
49. Rochetto's Pizzeria
50. Romacelli
51. Sandra's Café and Health Food Store
52. ThiboDough's Breads and Bagels
53. Ton's Drive Inn
54. Trynd Ristoranté, Lounge & Special Events
55. Tsunami
56. Village Café
57. Zeus Greek & Lebanese

Seventh Annual EatLafayette™ Kick-Off Event

(Lafayette, LA) – The seventh annual EatLafayette™ brought to you by The New Fly Lafayette Club campaign promotes locally-owned restaurants in Acadiana. The Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, and local and national businesses sponsor the campaign and a nominal fee is collected from each restaurant. A multi-media campaign will promote the restaurants and specials they are offering as a part of the event. The official website, www.eatlafayette.com, has a complete listing of all the participating restaurants. The campaign runs June 20-August 15^th, 2011.

A Taste of Lafayette, the Kick-Off Event for the 2011 EatLafayette™ Campaign will take place on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. The party will take place at Acadiana Center for the Arts located at 101 West Vermilion Street in the downtown Lafayette area. 38 EatLafayette™ restaurants will provide samples of their food. Tickets are required for admission.

Sponsors:
A Taste of Lafayette Kick-Off Event is sponsored and funded by: The New Fly Lafayette Club, Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Acadiana Center for the Arts, Sysco, Event Rental, Event Staffing, Bon Temps, Coca-Cola, Glazer's, and Bayou Teche Brewing.

EatLafayette™ is brought to you by The New Fly Lafayette Club, Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Louisiana Pick Your Passion, Townsquare Media, Cox, KADN Fox 15, KLFY TV10, The Independent, Travel Machine, Atmos Energy, AT&T, and Louisiana Gold Pepper Sauce.

57 restaurant....WOW. Find all of them on the EatLafayette website.

This year's event is two months long and we really don't know how we are going to eat at all this fabulous locally owned restaurants - but we are doing are best.

1. 2Paul's Radically Urban Barbeque
2. Abacus
3. Agave Cantina
4. Andoli's Sandwich Press
5. Antoni's Italian Café
6. Bailey's Seafood and Grill
7. Bangkok Thai Restaurant
8. Bella Figura
9. BJ's Pizza & Deli
10. Blue Dog Café
11. Buck & Johnny's Pizzeria
12. Café Des Amis
13. Café Habana City
14. Café Vermilionville
15. Catahoula's Grand Coteau
16. Charley G's
17. Country Cuisine
18. Dean-O's
19. Don's Seafood Downtown
20. Dozo Restaurant
21. Euro Breads and Pastries
22. Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
23. Fezzo's Seafood Steakhouse & Oyster House
24. Gallagher's Café
25. Gator Cove
26. Hub City Diner
27. iMonelli
28. Joey's
29. Johnson's Boucaniere
30. Jolie's Louisiana Bistro
31. Judice Inn
32. La Cuisine de Maman
33. La Fonda
34. LA Seafood House
35. Lagneaux's “King of Seafood” Restaurant
36. Lil' Daddy's BBQ
37. Little River Inn
38. Masala Indian Kitchen & Spanish Fusion Tapas
39. McGee's Landing
40. Nimbeaux's Restaurant
41. Olde Tyme Grocery
42. Pamplona Tapas Bar & Grill
43. Pete's Family Sports Grill
44. Picante Mexican Restaurant
45. Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn
46. Prejean's Restaurant
47. Randol's Cajun Restaurant
48. Rochetto's Pizzeria
49. Romacelli
50. Sandra's Café and Health Food Store
51. The French Press
52. ThiboDough’s Breads and Bagels
53. Ton's Drive In
54. Trynd Ristoranté, Lounge & Special Events
55. Tsunami Sushi
56. Village Café River Ranch
57. Zeus Greek & Lebanese

EatLafayette™ is brought to you by The New Fly Lafayette Club and is sponsored by the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Louisiana Pick Your Passion, Townsquare Media, Cox, KADN Fox 15, KLFY TV10, The Independent, Travel Machine, Atmos Energy, AT&T, and Louisiana Gold Pepper Sauce.

For more information contact the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission at (337) 232-3737 or visit the EatLafayette™ website at www.eatlafayette.com.

About EatLafayette™
What started as a conversation between two local businessmen in Lafayette, Louisiana has evolved into a successful promotions campaign that provides a unique opportunity for people to experience local cuisine in Lafayette. Charlie Goodson, owner of Charley G's Seafood Grill, and Gerald Breaux, executive director of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission got together in early 2005 to discuss how locally owned restaurants could gain visibility in a market flooded with big-dollar franchise restaurant advertising.

The result of those conversations was a summer EatLafayette™ campaign that is now in its seventh year. EatLafayette™ is a two-month celebration showcasing the restaurants that make Acadiana culture so appetizing. This year's campaign is a true success with 57 restaurants signed up to participate.

Tag. We're it.

We geotagged every print piece and print ad so consumers could easily find EatLafayette.

57 Restaurants.

The 2011 website is so close to launching we can almost taste it. Campaign kicks off on June 20....brought to you by the new Fly Lafayette Club.

The restaurants are pouring in for EatLafayette 2011!

We would like to welcome the following restaurants to the 2011 EatLafayette line-up:

Cafe Des Amis
Cafe Vermilionville
Charley G's
Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
iMonelli
Lagneaux's "King of Seafood" Restaurant
Nimbeaux's Restaurant
Pete's Family Sports Grill
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn

If you are a locally-owned restaurant in Lafayette parish, the time to sign up for EatLafayette is NOW! Click here to download the registration form. The deadline for participation is April 29, 2011.

Are you a Locally Owned Restaurant? Sign up for EatLafayette 2011

The 2011 EatLafayette campaign is here and we are excited to once again showcase our locally owned restaurants. The campaign is intended to support the locally owned restaurants that make up the Lafayette dining scene.

This will be our seventh year for the EatLafayette campaign and we expect it to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s campaign will run from June 20 – August 15 in order to afford patrons ample opportunity to sample all of the dining experiences available in Lafayette. Last year’s participants received $40,000 worth of advertising and over $150,000 in promotional support in return for their investment. The more participation and support we receive for the campaign, the better overall program we can offer.

Early Registration Sign-up Cost - $250
(To get the Early Participation Sign-Up cost, you must submit all paperwork and payment by March 15)

Regular Registration Sign-up Cost - $300
(To be included in any part of the campaign, all paperwork and payment must be submitted by April 29)

Download a Registration Form for Participation in the 2011 EatLafayette campaign here. Complete, sign and return the form to LCVC by March 15 for early registration.

Here’s what you get:

- Inclusion in the extensive print, radio and television advertising campaign

- Year Round inclusion on the EatLafayette.com website and eNewsletter marketing (the email database has over 10,000 subscribers)

- Year Round promotion on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Urbanspoon, Blogger, and YouTube

- Inclusion in the EatLafayette brochure

- The opportunity to participate in Dine Around – a promotion sponsored by Townsquare Media

- The opportunity to participate in the Kick-Off Event (Date, Time and Place are TBD)

- Participation in a trip giveaway promotion

Love is in the Air for EatLafayette

Valentine's Day is almost here! Have you made your dinner reservations? Plan a romantic evening for you and your loved one with the help of our participating EatLafayette restaurants.

We have a variety of diverse cuisines to choose from to make your Valentine's dinner special. Couples can find a an intimate romantic scene at any of our White Linen restaurants. Or make it a more casual evening with dinner at any of the Barbecue, Cajun, Italian, or Mediterranean restaurants. Check out the entire list of participating EatLafayette restaurants to make your reservations today. Or give your date a taste of Acadiana with a gift card. Stop by any of the participating restaurants to pick one up. Planning a quiet evening at home with your Valentine? Let an EatLafayette restaurant do the cooking with a romantic dinner for two to-go!

As always, please follow EatLafayette on Facebook and Twitter. Look for upcoming specials at the participating EatLafayette restaurants. Checking in on foursquare? Make sure you check in each time you visit an EatLafayette restaurant, and share some tips about your favorite dishes!

Please continue to EatLafayette all year long! Supporting our local people and our local flavor enriches our culture and strengthens our community.

Resolve to EatLafayette this Year!

It's a new year and we are gearing up for EatLafayette 2011! Planning for this year's campaign is underway and we are excited to say that it will be bigger and more mouth-watering than ever!

The campaign doesn't officially begin until June, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't support our local restaurants all year long. Make a resolution to visit each of the EatLafayette participating restaurants this year. We have a handy list conveniently located on our website!

Planning a Superbowl party? Let an EatLafayette restaurant do the cooking! Several local restaurants offer family-size orders to go or catering for all events. Superbowl Sunday is February 6th; call to make your orders now, so you can sit back and enjoy the game then! Or bring the party to dinner! Many EatLafayette restaurants have televisions in the bar or right in your own booth, perfect for watching the game with friends!

Don't forget, Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Plan a romantic evening for you and your loved one at any of our White Linen restaurants. Call early for a reservation because these restaurants are sure to fill up quickly!

As always, please follow EatLafayette on Facebook and Twitter. We are posting daily specials and news about the participating EatLafayette restaurants every day! Checking in on foursquare? Make sure you check in each time you visit an EatLafayette restaurant, and share some tips about your favorite dishes!