EatLafayette™

Vote for Lafayette as the South's Tastiest Town!

2012-01-05T12:16:00.004-06:00

Haven't you heard? Lafayette is in the lead in Southern Living's poll for the Tastiest Town in the South! We already have over 42,000 votes and we can keep voting until January 31!

Here's what you need to know:

You can vote once a day, every day, through January 31.
Encourage your family and friends to vote every day with you!
Each time you vote, you'll be entered to win $2,500 cash to visit the tasty town of your choice. (We recommend staying here and choosing to EatLafayette!)
Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to get reminders to vote and easily share the link with your friends.

Resolve to let everyone know that Lafayette IS the Tastiest Town in the South! (We've already been named the Best Small Town for Food, according to Rand McNally and USA Today's Best of the Road Rally. This is a no-brainer!)

We hope your Holiday Season was full of good laughs, good friends, loving family and tons of great food! Here's to another phenomenal year of award-winning and craving-satisfying dishes!

Allons manger, Lafayette!

Stuff Your Stockings with a Taste of EatLafayette!

2011-12-15T13:31:00.001-06:00

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!

2011-11-16T07:00:00.001-06:00

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!

2011-10-12T11:10:00.004-05:00

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!

2011-09-16T14:29:00.001-05:00

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!

2011-08-26T09:12:00.000-05:00

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!

2011-08-18T11:00:00.001-05:00

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!

2011-08-16T14:19:00.000-05:00

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!

2011-08-09T10:00:00.000-05:00

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!

2011-07-28T13:17:00.001-05:00

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!

2011-07-12T15:07:00.000-05:00

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

2011-07-06T14:46:00.001-05:00

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!

2011-06-29T11:10:00.000-05:00

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!

2011-06-22T09:06:00.002-05:00

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!

2011-06-20T16:46:00.001-05:00

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

2011-06-20T12:56:00.004-05:00

(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.

2011-06-20T09:34:00.002-05:00

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.

2011-06-16T13:01:00.002-05:00

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

57 Restaurants.

2011-06-09T16:01:00.001-05:00

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!

2011-03-01T10:49:00.002-06:00

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

2011-02-08T08:46:00.002-06:00

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

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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!

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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!

Stuff your Stockings with the Taste of Acadiana

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While you are shopping for that perfect gift for everyone on your list for the holidays, remember that the way to someone’s heart is often through their stomach! Give the gift of delicious eating this holiday season with gift certificates from any one of the EatLafayette restaurants. Check out the complete list of EatLafayette participants here and call or stop by their restaurants to purchase a gift card.

Looking for gifts for out of town friends or family? Send them the flavor of Acadiana. Many EatLafayette restaurants ship specialty food items across the U.S., especially cold weather Louisiana staples like gumbo, bisques, red beans and rice, and jambalaya. Visit the websites of the EatLafayette restaurants to find out which ones will ship their mouth-watering dishes for the holidays.

Giving the gift EatLafayette will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Your friends, family and co-workers will appreciate a gift that is catered to their tastes; and you can feel satisfied that you supported a local Acadiana restaurant this holiday season.

This time of year means parties and gatherings with friends, family, and co-workers, and it almost always includes a ton of food. Let the EatLafayette restaurants do the cooking so you can enjoy the party! Be sure to make reservations or place your catering orders early so you and your guests don't miss out! Check out EatLafayette.com to find out which restaurants offer catering or rent space for parties.

As always, please follow EatLafayette on Facebook and Twitter. We are posting daily specials and news about the participating EatLafayette restaurants every day!

Make your Holiday Parties a Delicious Affair

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It is time to start preparing for the holidays and EatLafayette is here to help you do just that! This time of year means parties and gatherings with friends, family, and coworkers, and it almost always includes a ton of food. Let the EatLafayette restaurants do the cooking so you can enjoy the party!

Hosting a dinner party for Christmas or New Years? Many of the EatLafayette restaurants offer full catering service or family-sized orders of their signature menu items. Your guests will love the taste of Acadiana at your holiday gathering, and you will love the convenience! Be sure to place your orders early so you and your guests don't miss out! Check out EatLafayette.com to find out which restaurants offer catering for parties.

If hosting a party in your home is too much of a hassle, host your gathering at one of the EatLafayette restaurants. Make a group reservation for small celebrations or rent out a room or the entire restaurant for larger parties. No matter if it’s a small intimate family gathering or a large company holiday party, many of the EatLafayette restaurants will accommodate your needs. Just visit EatLafayette.com to see a list of restaurants, and give them a call to reserve your space.

Whether you are hosting a holiday party at home, bringing a dish to a potluck dinner, or throwing a large party for the office, the EatLafayette restaurants can help make your holiday get-togethers a delicious affair!

As always, please follow EatLafayette on Facebook and Twitter. We are posting daily specials and news about the participating EatLafayette restaurants every day!

EatLafayette Restaurants show their pride for Cajun Culture at Festivals Acadiens et Creoles

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Several of the EatLafayette featured restaurants will be serving their delectable, locally-loved dishes this weekend at Festivals Acadien et Creoles in Girard Park, Lafayette, LA. Enjoy our Cajun culture Friday October 9 - Sunday October 10 with Cajun and Zydeco music all weekend, tons of Louisiana-made craft booths, and of course all the Cajun cuisine you can eat! Stop by to visit and sample food from these EatLafayette participants at Festivals Acadien!

A LA CARTE
Soft Shell Crab Poboy- $7.00
Meat Pies - $5.00
Fried Chicken on a Stick - $5.00

FEZZO'S
Fried Catfish topped w/Seafood Etoufee' - $7.00
Seafood Etouffee over Rice - $6.00
Fried Catfish Poboy - $6.00
Crabcakes topped w/Seafood Etoufee' - $7.00

IMONELLI'S
Shrimp and Tasso Pasta - $5.00
Seafood Gumbo - $7.00
Crab Cake - $5.00
Sausage Poboys - $5.00
Homemade Ice Cream - $3.00

LAGNEAUX'S
Fried Stuffed Catfish- $6.00
Fried Shrimp Poboy - $5.00
Fried Alligator Poboy - $5.00
Fried Frog Legs(4) - $5.00

Check out these EatLafayette restaurants who will be participating in the Culture Sur La Table presentations at Festivals Acadien.

Saturday, October 9
11:00 - 11:45 Chef Frederick Nonato -Tsunami
4:00 - 4:45 Chef Mark Roberthon - Cafe des Amis

Sunday, October 10
3:00-3:45 Boudin Making – Johnson's Boucaniere

EatLafayette this Fall!

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The weather is getting cooler which means it’s time for some our favorite things in Louisiana: gumbo, red beans and rice, seafood bisque, jambalaya and more delicious Cajun dishes to keep you warm! Many of our local restaurants excel at creating this fare that our region is known for, so why not give them all a try this fall and winter? Check out the EatLafayette website to find a list of Cajun-inspired eateries, as well as restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world.

Please continue to EatLafayette ALL YEAR LONG! Just because the EatLafayette campaign is over, doesn't mean you should stop eating at our locally-owned restaurants! Supporting our local people and our local flavor enriches our culture and strengthens our community.

Remember to check our website for updates about the 2011 EatLafayette campaign and restaurants. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Foursuare, Urbanspoon, YouTube and our Blog. We post all year about our spectacular local flavor!

Cruise Winner!

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The winner of the EatLafayette 4-Day Caribbean Cruise from Travel Machine is Haley Shelton from Abbeville!

Congratulations, Haley!

Merci Beaucoup, Lafayette!

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The 2010 EatLafayette™ campaign was the most successful yet!

Thanks for taking the time to help us celebrate the locally owned restaurants that make Lafayette what it is.

Just because the 2010 Campaign must end, it doesn't mean your culinary adventure has to! Support your restaurants, city and economy and eat at locally owned restaurants all year round!

Check the website soon for information on the 2011 EatLafayette™ Campaign!

Less than a Week Left to Win a Cruise & EatLafayette!

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

To win the free cruise, simply stop by any of the 53 Participating EatLafayette restaurants and fill out an entry form. The deadline for entries is Sunday, August 15th. The winner will be announced Monday, August 23rd at 9:08 a.m. 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 Sunday, August 15th.

And remember...even though the EatLafayette campaign is ending soon, 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!

Handcrafted Goodness from Burgersmith

2010-08-10T14:12:00.002-05:00

Today for our EatLafayette office lunch excursion, the boss chose Burgersmith. Located in River Ranch and serving handcrafted burgers as well as Louisiana beer and ice cream (yum!) Burgersmith is crazy busy at lunchtime. Why? I've said it before and I'll say it again. Lafayette knows good food when it eats, smells and tastes it.

The crew here was really excited about Burgersmith having tasted their sliders at the Business After Hours event in June. The boss, admittedly not a big meat-eater, ordered the All-Natural burger and upon finishing the whole thing, explained that that was obviously one happy cow. I ordered my burger with cheese, lettuce, mayo and Burgersmith's own creole mustard. Lauren ordered her Jr. Burger with lettuce and chipotle mayo.

Our order came in a huge white bag with a spiffy glossy Burgersmith sticker (love it!) and our entire order was individually wrapped so that it didn't touch the foil that most burger joints wrap with. Instead it was nestled safely in Burgersmith printed paper which was simply a step above. From the packaging to the taste, it's obvious they're proud of their product - as they should be. The burgers were cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside and the buns were delicious! It was decided before we knew what we wanted on our burgers that we were ordering a side order of each of Burgersmith's fry varieties. The regular fries with sea salt were wonderful, while the Burgersmith fries had a little cajun kick which was highly enjoyable. My favorite? The garlic and butter fries that had just a hint of both flavors and was masterful on the tastebuds.

Special thanks goes out to Jacklyn and Kelsey and the rest of the Burgersmith team for going above and beyond for us!

Zeus BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Masala BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Lil Daddy's BBQ BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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La Cuisine De Maman BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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iMonelli BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Fezzo's BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Country Cuisine BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Johnson's Boucaniere BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Bonnie Bell's Bistro BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Hub City Diner BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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EatLafayette Videos will make your mouths water!

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And if you haven't seen the EatLafayette commercials on tv yet, you can check those out as well. See how many Lafayette faces you can recognize, as they talk about why they love to EatLafayette! Local food and local people make great local commercials! See all three tv spots here.

There is something about seeing food on screen that makes all of our mouths water. Our eyes glaze over, our stomach rumbles and we can't help but say, "Wow that looks good!"

If you haven't visited the EatLafayette YouTube channel yet, you are missing out. You can find videos featuring several EatLafayette participating restaurants, their owners and chefs and of course the FOOD! It's like a video menu, and everything is delicious!

Many thanks go to Townsquare Media for their Dine Around coverage this year. Several DJs visited participating restaurants for an up close and personal look at some of the best food in the world. Check out the DJ Dine Around playlist here.

You can also find videos from this year's EatLafayette Business After Hours Kick-Off Event. The crew from KADN Fox 15 sampled food and interviewed owners and chefs from the restaurants that attended the event. You can see all of the KADN restaurant spots here.

We hope that after seeing these videos with all the delicious EatLafayette food you'll want to eat up the screen you are watching them on. But don't do that! It won't taste very good...trust us. Instead, visit any of the 53 participating restaurants to taste the food for yourself. There are only 2 weeks left of the campaign, but please continue to eat locally all year long! Allons Manger Lafayette!

Don't forget to sign up for the Free Caribbean Cruise every time you visit an EatLafayette restaurant! Deadline for entries is Sunday, August 15th.

Charley G's 25th Anniversary Celebration - Food, Music & Libations

2010-08-03T08:25:00.004-05:00

ASA Brunch Fundraiser / Charley G's Anniversary
Sunday, August 8th is an event you will surely want to attend.

Charley G's is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a spectacular, indoor/outdoor brunch soiree to benefit the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana's Scholarship Fund.

Stop by anytime between 11am to 2pm for a fabulous menu, entertaining live music and a great selection of wines. It's a fun, casual way to toast Charley G's and benefit PASA's Bonin Scholarship Fund, a very important program that supports advanced training for aspiring young artists from our area. It's all at Charley G's Seafood Grill on Ambassador Caffery.
Tickets are just $50 per person.

Click the Image above to enlarge the Menu.

Charley G's BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Prejean's BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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ViLLage Cafe BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Tsunami BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Sage BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Prejeans BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Poor Boy's Riverside Inn BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Picante BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Nimbeaux's BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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McGee's Landing BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Dozo BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Collage Cafe BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Cafe Des Amis BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Burgersmith BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Boulevard Grille BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Blue Dog Cafe BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Blue Agave BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Antoni's BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Agave Cantina BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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A Spot For Tea BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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A La Carte BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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2Paul's BAH Fox 15 Promo Spot

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Get Off the Computer! Go EatLafayette!

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There is less than a month left to EatLafayette - so what are you doing? Get off the computer and head on over to one of the 53 amazing restaurants participating this year!

After you have visited an EatLafayette restaurant, get back on the computer to let us know what you thought!

Post a comment on Facebook

Tweet or Retweet about it on Twitter

Add a Tip or Check In on Foursquare

Review the restaurant on Urbanspoon

We want to know where you decided to eat, who you were with, why you were there, what you ate, what you thought of the atmosphere, give recognition to your servers, and what you would recommend to other diners! The owners of the participating EatLafayette restaurants will see these comments, and continue to make their establishment, and EatLafayette, better and better!

Don't forget to enter to win the Free Caribbean Cruise, compliments of Travel Machine, every time you visit an EatLafayette restaurant. The deadline for entries is Sunday, August 15th so hurry!

Johnson's Boucaniere Specials - week of July 26

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This week's Johnson's Boucaniere specials are as follows:

Tuesday:     JAMBALAYA
Wednesday: TURKEY SAUSAGE BURGERS
                     PULLED PORK OR BRISKET BAKED POTATOES
Thursday:      JACK MILLER'S BAKED CHICKEN
Friday:          BLACKENED CATFISH WRAPS
Saturday:      BBQ CHICKEN OR COUNTRY STYLE RIBS

And now for the sad news. One of the Johnson's Boucaniere family, Claire, is moving back to Alabama. This is her last week at the Boucaniere and they would like to invite you to stop by and wish her well.

They would also like to invite you to a little going away party this Friday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.   Please RSVP via e-mail (boucaniere@bellsouth.net) so they know approximately how many guests to expect.

iMonelli's.

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There are many ways that iMonelli's is so good. We have to brag about the crab salad because that's the reason we went to lunch today. It came with a cup of spinach and artichoke soup, which just had us ooohing and aaahing. I was supposed to take a picture of my crab salad, but just got lost in how good it was. By the time I remembered I was supposed to take a picture, my plate was empty. I was too embarrassed to ask for another serving.

iMonelli is known for Brian Blanchard's amazing Italian flare. Lunch or supper - it doesn't matter - it's good all of the time. There' usually two or three off menu specials that the waitstaff will offer. The wine list is ample along with the cocktail menu. And, the prices won't set your bank balance into shock.

One of the things I like that Brian does is that he keeps evolving while preserving his restaurant concept. For instance, the cooking classes that are somewhat new are a great way to join friends for a dining experience while learning how to prepare the meal you just ate.

Ciao! For now.

S.O.S. - A Charitable Pilsner @ Burgersmith

2010-07-22T08:24:00.005-05:00

Burgersmith will be presenting a new Abita beer - "S.O.S. A Charitable Pilsner" - at the restaurant this Saturday from 2pm - 4pm. Burgersmith will be serving free turkey and ground beef sliders and Abita reps will be on hand to help with a tasting of this beer and answer questions. It's free to the public and benefits a great cause.

For every Abita S.O.S. beer you buy, $1 will donated to Gulf Coast Restoration and the Seafood Industry.

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"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer."
-Abraham Lincoln

Abita S.O.S., now ice cold. Drink it & help the gulf.

Burgersmith is located in River Ranch at 1314 Camellia Blvd. or you can find them on the web at www.burgersmith.com.

Win a Free Cruise!

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While you are enjoying your decadent EatLafayette dining, you may find yourself wishing that your moment of bliss can continue. Maybe a vacation? Don’t forget that EVERY TIME you visit an EatLafayette restaurant, you can register to win a Free Caribbean Cruise for Two, compliments of Travel Machine. You pick the dates! Enter as many times as you like to win a 4-day Carnival cruise. Simply fill out an entry form, available at all 53 participating restaurants, no purchase is required. The deadline for entries is Sunday August 15^th, 2010 so grab a bite, grab an entry form, and enjoy EatLafayette!

For more information about the cruise giveaway, visit EatLafayette.com

We Eat and Eat and EatLafayette!

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The crew at Calzone just love to EatLafayette! As the creative voice behind this annual campaign, we spend months thinking about food, writing about food, taking pictures of food, talking with restaurant owners…and at the end of the day, we are HUNGRY. We are so proud to support the restaurants that make EatLafayette possible, and of course we enjoy writing about our experiences at each of them. It is our dream to visit each of the 53 participating restaurants by August 15th. So far we’ve been to about half of the restaurants on the list (see below), which means we’ve got a lot more eating to do! Check out the EatLafayette Blog regularly to read about our latest dining adventures!

2Paul's Radically Urban Barbeque
Abacus
Antoni's Italian Cafe
Bonnie Bell's Bistro
Cafe Roma
Cafe Vermilionville
Charley G's Seafood Grill
Collage Cafe
Dean-O's
Don's Seafood and Steakhouse
Dozo
Hub City Diner
Joey's
Johnson's Boucaniere
Julien's Poboys
Masala Indian Kitchen
Olde Tyme Grocery
Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Tsunami
Zeus Cafe, Zeus on the Go

Dozo. Oh so fun.

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We made a list of all of the EatLafayette restaurants that were open on Sunday nights and chose Dozo - Lafayette's newest restaurant. Can we tell you how much fun it was? We stopped our own conversation while the chef prepared our food because it was so entertaining...not your usual hibachi grill banter. When he started popping small bits of fried egg into patrons mouths, the place went wild. (Who was that girl next to us who never missed?)

We selected the salmon and scallops and everything that came with it. The food came non stop as did the martinis. We tried to sample the entire martini menu, but failed. The lychee, tyku cosmo, pamotini and lemon drop were unlike any we've had - it has to been they are using only fresh ingredients.

Like the martinis, the food is prepared with only fresh ingredients. There's so much of it, we had to take some home. The sauces are amazing and the flavors blended well.

We could not do dessert. Next time we'll go back for dessert and cocktails.

By the way, the bar decor is like something out of L.A. The sushi section should be open soon.

Cafe Vermilionville Dine Around 2010

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iMonelli Dine Around 2010

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Gallagher's Specials!

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TODAY'S SPECIALS

Red Beans and Sausage - 6.75
Hamburger Steak - 7.45
Shrimp Etouffee - 8.85
Stuffed Baked Catfish - 8.85
Smothered Chicken - 7.25
Shrimp Fettuccine - 8.85
Cabbage Rolls - 7.55
Shrimp Stew - 8.85

SIDES

Corn
Green Beans
White Beans
Blackeyes
Bread Pudding
Mixed Vegetables
Peas
Potato Salad
Green Salad
Brown Rice (with meal)

SALADS

Grilled Chicken - 7.25
Fried Chicken - 7.35
Garden - 4.60

SANDWICHES

Hamburger - 6.10
Cheeseburger - 6.35
Grilled Chicken - 6.65
Chicken Fried Steak - 6.85
Gallagher's Special - 7.15

*all sandwiches served with fries

Between Meals: Grill Gridiron

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(From The Independent Weekly)

Written by Mary Tutwiler

Dozo Japanese restaurant heats up hibachi with a difference.


Photos by Robin May
Mandarin shrimp salad in a cucumber wrap

Hibachi is pure kitsch. Juggling, wisecracking grill chefs chink out tunes with the edges of their spatulas on the grill, flipping eggs into their toques and setting the cooking oil on fire. Suitable for a kiddie birthday party, the food is pretty standard, fried rice made right on the grill, steak and shrimp with soy or teriyaki sauce, and a bowl of coconut ice cream for dessert. It’s dinner table entertainment best appreciated with a Sapporo or two under your belt.
That was before Dozo opened its doors. Owner Alan Yen, who has been serving superb sushi and hibachi at his restaurant Shangri-La for the past 10 years, decided to re-imagine the hibachi experience. Every element, from the appetizer starter, soup, salad and especially the sauces that accompany the seafood dishes contribute to an East meets West flavor profile.
First impressions are important, and Dozo really delivers with elegant Japanese design. Flagstone floors lit in blue, undulating ceiling joists glowing red, ichiban flower arrangements, oriental balance and restraint: It’s enough to make you put an orchid in your chignon and play “Madame Butterfly” on your way to dinner.
The bar is an elegant way station between the hibachi room on one end of the restaurant, and a new sushi dining room that will open in about a month. There’s a nice variety of sake, including Zipang, a sparkling rice wine, and several Asian influenced martinis like the Tyku Ginger made with Tuku-flavored sake, as well as a lychee and pear martini.
Most of the new hibachi dishes were conceived by Yen’s son and chef, Michael Yen. “I took a standard hibachi dish, shrimp with a butter sauce, and added an exotic flavor, passion fruit,” says Michael. “It’s different, unexpected.”
As is much of the fare.
The appetizer trio is a visually beautiful dish, with a broad variety of tastes. A soupcon


Appetizer trio

of sweet sweet sweet potato over a crunchy cucumber relish, a teriyaki-infused mini meatball, and a tiny tortilla cup filled with smoky salmon tartar, pesto sauce and a to my taste unnecessary cube of pepper jack cheese comprise the East/West theme.
Soups go beyond the traditional miso soup bowl. There’s a New World chicken and corn bisque, a French inspired rich beef onion soup, or my favorite, the Asian leaning smoky seafood noodle consomme, a light broth with a wallop of flavor.
The early courses have to compete with the flaming spectacle in front of them as the hibachi chef plays with your food. Be ready for puzzles like the egg in the shot glass and the dollar bill and quarters topping a bottle of beer, excruciatingly bad puns and accomplished displays of juggling with eggs, forks and spatulas. Flying eggs quickly scramble, mixed with grilled Chinese sausage and pineapple infused rice, combined and sauced with a house soy. The cooking demonstration evolves into the best fried rice in town.
The main course requires an intimate exchange between diner and chef. You’re not only asked how you like your steak cooked, but you get to watch the process and kvetch if you think it’s overheating from medium to well done. Dozo offers hibachi standards like steak and shrimp, but there are some novelties on the menu as well.


Michael Yen plays with fire.

Michael Yen’s take on Cajun palates is the Dozo Steak Roll, four paper-thin slices of ribeye rolled around a litany of ingredients. Number one is masago (smelt roe) and lettuce. Two encircles jalapeño pepper jack cheese, three is stuffed with grilled andouille, and the fourth is filled with paté. I found the dish a bit overwhelming with its assault of flavors and the beef, by necessity, turns out well done.
Best bet is the Brandy Duck Breast, grilled medium rare, sauced with a flambé of brandy and teriyaki reduction, and garnished with slices of grilled apple. The dish shows restraint and a nice awareness of classic flavors. Or go for the mustard-glazed salmon, which comes with a sweet kiwi cream sauce, to be used with discretion, on the side.
Excellent sushi is available as well. Currently it comes zipping over from Shangri-La, 50 steps away across the parking lot, although once the sushi bar opens in Dozo, look for innovation with raw fish combinations as well. Alan Yen says when he decided to go with a high-end Japanese concept, he chose to build his new restaurant right next door because he wanted to be hands-on in both places. “It’s vital for a successful restaurant,” he says, “for the owner to be on the premises.”

The Most Bizarre Menu We've Ever Seen

2010-07-15T12:13:00.003-05:00

Today for lunch we decided that we'd have Collage Cafe, the new kid on the block, deliver to the shop. We had heard really good things and were ready to be wowed. Wowed we were. The menu, if you've never seen it, is insane. There's pizza, mediterranean, asian, panini, pasta and burgers... the list goes on and on. Check it out here. Not to mention their location downtown at 423 Jefferson Street is oh so convenient for the delivery to our office. (337.704.9000 - Call them. Trust me. If you don't want to now, you will by the end of this entry.)

Deciding what to order was the hardest part. Well... my decision was easy. I'd heard about the Ville Platte Burger and from what I heard, I was hooked. Julie didn't take long either, choosing the Salade Collage with Shrimp. However, upon further scan of the menu, it was soon decided that we had to try the Eggplant Nachos as well. Jeff took a little longer before settling on the Philly Cheesesteak Panini.

Now, let me give you the breakdown of each.

My Ville Platte Burger - "topped with crawfish sauteed in Jack Miller's bbq sauce, cheddar cheese, and grilled scallions. Ask for some extra napkins with this one..." Now as I'm sure you readers know, I'm no stranger to the mysterious shirt stain from lunch, nor the Tide pen. However, I am proud to report that my white shirt is still as pristine as when I put it on this morning.

Julie's Salade Collage w/ Shrimp - "Spring Mix, fresh pears and strawberries, feta cheese, tossed in a lemon & truffle vinaigrette." While I can't speak for the salad myself, the strawberries were some of the freshest I've seen on a salad.

The Eggplant Nachos - "Hand breaded crispy eggplant chips with house made Marinara. Topped off with sauteed shrimp." We all shared theses and they were wonderful with the fresh marinara and crisp eggplant rounds.

Jeff's Philly Cheesesteak Panini - "Sauteed beef smothered with onions and green bell peppers topped with melted provolone cheese served on toasted french bread." When I asked if everyone at the table was as pleased as I was, all I got was a hearty nod from Jeff. Jeff is a man of few words.

All in all, Collage Cafe will see repeat offenders from this staff. I'm sure of it.

PAMPLONA wins Best Paella!

2010-07-14T17:26:00.000-05:00

PAMPLONA wins Best Paella!
Spain wins the World Cup!
And the bulls can finally stop running the San Fermin.

Last Friday, July 9, PAMPLONA Tapas Bar took First Place against four other Spanish restaurants in the paella competition at the San Fermin in Nueva Orleans Festival’s El Txupinazo Kick-Off Party, held at 6:00 PM at The Chicory (610 South Peters) in New Orleans.

Paella (pronounced pie-A-uh) is a traditional Spanish rice dish similar to jambalaya, and PAMPLONA’s version, called “Paella Valenciana” after the Valencia region of Spain where the dish originated, includes chicken, chorizo sausage, calamari, muscles, and clams, with sliced piquillo peppers, peas, carrots, saffron, and other seasonings.

In addition to free samples and full plates of award winning paella, PAMPLONA also served albondigas (Spanish pork meatballs), chorizo potatoes (spicy chorizo sausage atop duck fat fried potato medallions, topped with a smoked paprika aoli) and free samples of flan (sweet custard) for dessert. Because of the distance from Lafayette to New Orleans, PAMPLONA’s Executive Chef Craig Crosby opted to transport all the raw ingredients to New Orleans, and then rented a stove once there. All of the night’s offerings were cooked on-site to ensure the food served at the party in New Orleans was of the same fresh quality that regulars in Lafayette have come to expect from PAMPLONA.

Executive Chef Crosby and Operations Manager Brendan Akers accepted the award on behalf of the restaurant.

This was the 4th year of the San Fermin in Nueva Orleans Festival, which coincides with the original San Fermin (running of the bulls) in Pamplona, Spain. More information on the three-day New Orleans festival is available at their Web site: www.NOLABULLS.com.

Cooking Classes at iMonelli!

2010-07-13T15:48:00.001-05:00

There are now dates available in August for iMonelli's Tuesday cooking classes. Each class will start at 6:30 and is $50 per person. Please call the restaurant at 989-9291 for further information or to book your spot. See dates and corresponding menus below.

Tuesday, August 10
Crab and Corn Bisque
Crab Cakes
Baked Fish over Grilled Vegetables with Pesto Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Duck Breast with Pesto Grits and Red Wine Demi Glaze
Strawberry Mousse

Tuesday, August 17
Spinach and Tasso Bisque
Beef and Egg Florentine
Shrimp Crepe
Bronzed Catfish with Roasted Pepper Sauce
Caramel Bananas Foster

Wednesday, August 18
Crab and Corn Bisque
Crab Cakes
Baked Fish over Grilled Vegetables with Pesto Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Duck Breast with Pesto Grits and Red Wine Demi Glaze
Strawberry Mousse

Tuesday, August 24
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Pan Seared Sea Scallops over Cheese Grits
Beef Tenderloin
Crawfish and Tasso Penne Pasta with an Herb Cream Sauce
Zabaione (Italian Custard with Fresh Berries)

La Cuisine De Maman Plate Lunch Menu

2010-07-12T14:49:00.000-05:00

Located in the heart of Vermilionville’s Festive Area is "La Cuisine De Maman Restaurant" (Mama’s Kitchen). Modeled after a plantation overseer’s house, the restaurant features two spacious dining rooms that together comfortably holds 60 people. Tasty traditional Cajun/Creole dishes are standard menu offerings. The house specialty is chicken and sausage gumbo, a thick soup flavored with Louisiana spices and served over rice! A delicious experience! Village admission is not required to eat in the restaurant. Restaurant hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11am-2pm and Saturday-Sunday, 11am-3pm. Village and restaurant are closed on Mondays. Check them out for lunch!

Tuesday

Cup of Chicken Sausage Gumbo or Side Salad
Chicken Etouffee/Hot White Rice
Corn Macque Choux/ Creole Green Beans
Bread Pudding or Pineapple Cake
Buttermilk Biscuit
Iced Tea

Wednesday
Cup of Chicken Sausage Gumbo or Side Salad
Meat loaf with gravy/Hot White Rice
Parsley Buttered Carrots/Collard Greens
Bread Pudding or Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers
Buttermilk Biscuit
Iced Tea

Thursday
Cup of Chicken Sausage Gumbo or Side Salad
Beef Brisket/Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli/Field Peas
Bread Pudding or Cake with Strawberry Topping
Buttermilk Biscuit
Iced Tea

Friday
Cup of Seafood Gumbo
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Fried Catfish
Crawfish Etouffee/Hot White Rice
Sauteed Yellow Squash
Lima Beans with Ham
Bread Pudding or Blackberry Cobbler
Buttermilk Biscuit
Iced Tea

Saturday and Sunday
Cup of Chicken Sausage Gumbo
Tossed Salad
Stuffed Pork Loin/Roast Beef
Scalloped Potatoes with Tasso
White Navy Beans/Peas and Carrots
Bread Pudding or Sweet Dough Pies
Buttermilk Biscuit
Iced Tea

Zeus. The food of the Gods.

2010-07-09T07:30:00.002-05:00

Zues is a family-owned business that has deep roots that envelopes and embraces the unique Mediterranean taste and culture. There are three dine-in locations and four express take out locations.

We chose the original on Pinhook Road. If you haven't been there lately, they've expanded the location have two cool corner "lounges." We met Chris Reggie who made sure we had everything we needed. If you haven't met Chris, he's an accounting major with an amazing work ethic. We started our conversation with "are you (me) Lebanese?" I said "I am northern Mediterranean Lebanese (Italian)", a common mistake made here in South Louisiana. That started the conversation about the Reggie family, a family firmly rooted in our culture. They have made substantial contributions to the quality of our lives here.

Now, the food. Hummus, tabouli,fried and kubbi,fattoush salad. We ate it all before I could take a picture. Zeus has an extensive menu, but also has a daily lunch menu with lots of options.

Our favorite part is the music that's always on day and night. Sometimes you just can't help yourself, you're eating and find yourself dancing in your chair.

Pamplona. A sophisticated culinary oasis in downtown Lafayette.

2010-07-09T07:18:00.003-05:00

Kayla, Luke and Brendon made us feel at home for a friend's celebration supper. She got this great new job and Pamplona we wanted a festive place for the party.

Most everyone knows that Pamplona has risen through the local restaurant ranks as a cool place to be for classic cocktails, signature drinks, super wine list and a combination of ingredients you can't get anywhere else. The owners and staff have guided the eatery's image and cuisine to bring something unique to Lafayette. Judging by the daily crowds, it's working.

We started with #205 a Tempranillo that is ruby red in colour, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb. Duck fat fries followed. If you haven't had them, you have not experienced the best fries ever. Yes, they are fried in duck fat! We were good with our food - the beet salad with goat cheese and the butter mozzarella, tomato and fresh greens salad.

You never dine quickly at Pamplona. It's a place to have conversation and truly be with your company. There's eating and there's dining. This is dining.

Tsunami - That's Just How I Roll!

2010-07-08T15:03:00.001-05:00

Just as I was taking off my jewelry last night and getting ready to jump into pajamas, a friend called me up to invite me to dinner at Tsunami. As appealing as those pj’s were, my number one rule is, “Girl’s gotta eat,” so I gussied myself up again and hit the town.

As we sipped on our cocktails and Eggplant & Shrimp Miso soup, we talked about how Tsunami really pioneered the sushi revolution in Lafayette. Their selection of classic rolls and creative locally-inspired rolls can’t be beat, and the diverse menu and atmosphere are inviting to sushi aficionados, like myself, or to sushi newbies. We ordered off of the Chef’s Special Menu, a Candy Cane roll and a Trans Best Bites roll, both of which were absolutely superb. Stop on by for a drink at the bar, watch the chefs make magic happen at the sushi bar, share a booth and a few rolls with friends and family in the main dining area, or request a more intimate dining experience in the upstairs dining area for date night, then spill on into the Lounge bar next door for an after-dinner glass of wine or cocktail.

Personally, if I am not eating at Tsunami at least twice a month, owner Michelle Ezell has joked that she would put a “Missing” ad with my picture on the side of a Sake bottle. Don’t worry Michelle, I’ll always be a regular at Tsunami…that’s just how I roll.

Ask for the EatLafayette special until August 15th to get 10% Off any Entrée!

It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Joey's EatLafayette Special!

2010-07-08T13:47:00.003-05:00

On the surface, the EatLafayette special at Joey's Specialty Foods and Catering sounds incredible.

Allow me to demonstrate – Turkey, Duck and Chicken thinly sliced with mozzarella & hot pepper cheese, lettuce and tomato on a jalapeno sourdough bun with Sweet Potato Fries. Yeah. See? Told you.

Even the price sounds delicious - at $7.98 this sandwich is clearly a steal.

So you order, grab a block with a number carved into it, pick a table and sit. The server comes and sets this amazing monstrosity in front of you. You stare for a minute. Then you take a bite.

It's like nothing you've ever tasted. The duck, chicken and turkey meld together into this flavorful super meat and the cheese that's generously melted ontop of it is the cape on the superhero. Lauren and I (Are you seeing a trend here folks? We'll both be big as the house come August 15th.) modified the sandwich a bit and added avocado. If you're an avocado lover, it's a must. However, I truly believe the sandwich would have fared well on it's own. The sweetness of the sourdough and the flavor of the jalapeno are what gives this behemoth the power to leap tall buildings in a single bound. (I bought a 6-pack of them - for around $5 - for the sandwiches that I'll make for my hubby at home that won't even measure up to this one.) And don't even get me started on the kryptonite that is the sweet potato fry.

This is one EatLafayette Special that you simply CANNOT miss.

La Cuisine De Maman Dine Around 2010

2010-07-07T16:49:00.002-05:00

Jolie's Louisiana Bistro Dine Around 2010

2010-07-07T16:48:00.000-05:00

2Paul's Revisited - 2Thumbs Up!

2010-07-07T09:46:00.004-05:00

Last night I took the hubby to 2Paul's Radically Urban BBQ. We're already huge fans and we're not there enough, so when we got the chance to stop in and review for EatLafayette again this year, it was a no-brainer. First off, I've blogged for EatLafayette about the 2Pauls experience before (that entry can be found here) and since then, Ms. Marilyn and Mr. Gary (the owners), my hubby and I have developed a friendship. (That may or may not be due to the fact that I'm constantly singing their praises because I honestly believe they can do no wrong when in the kitchen.) Anywho, last night I decided to forego my usual – the wonderful Pulled Pork Sandwich (Asian Slaw on top) drowned in 2Paul's own mild bbq sauce with Pretty Ruby's Rice Dressing – for something different for the sake of giving you all a well-rounded review.

After much deliberation, I ordered the #2 Meal - The 2 Meat Dinner. It comes with your choice of 2 meats, 2 sides and bread. Can't lose with this one, folks. I carefully selected the chicken and the brisket as my 2 meats and decided to consume all the starches in the kitchen by ordering the potato salad and the homemade potato chips. To drink, I asked for a Radical Rita, 2Paul's take on the margarita with tequila, triple sec and blue caracao. The hubby? The All You Can Eat Ribs for $10.99. Ladies, if the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, bring him to 2Paul's on a Tuesday night between 5pm and 8pm.

Satisfied with our choices, we grabbed a table and settled in for the shortest wait of our lives. The service at 2Paul's is one of the best parts of the restaurant. Fast and friendly, you never have to wait for the servers (they might have ESPN). The brisket was tender and the chicken was juicy and when doused in the mild barbecue sauce, they were heaven. The homemade potato chips were crispy with just the right amount of spice and before I could finish the potato salad, I was attempting to convince Mr. Gary they should name it after me (Mae-Mae's Potato Salad... it's got a ring to it, right?). The Radical Rita was something else entirely. I'm somewhat of a margarita connoisseur, not to toot my own horn or anything, and usually it's either too strong, too weak or too downright fruity. This margarita was perfection.

Chris ended the night with only 11 ribs in his belly and when I asked him why that was all he ate he responded, "Honey, I'm a retired champion" with a mischievous grin. Gotta love him. FYI - The new record at 2Paul's is 36 ribs eaten in one sitting. The guy who set this record beat Chris' record of 30. After sitting and enjoying the atmosphere with our stuffed bellies we were informed that one of Mr. Gary's friends was busing in 26 of his closest friends from Baton Rouge just for the All You Can Eat occasion. That was our cue to leave... clearly they would need the table space.

Still need a reason to give 2Paul's a try? The EatLafayette Special is buy one rack of ribs get second rack half off any day of the week!

Check out the full menu at www.2paulsbbq.com.

How to EatLafayette

2010-07-06T13:29:00.003-05:00

It's easy to EatLafayette!

Below is a simple "How to" guide so that you don't miss an opportunity to enjoy the diverse cultural flavors of Lafayette.

Step 1: Choose a restaurant from the list below, or here

Step 2: Visit www.eatlafayette.com to see if that restaurant is offering a special for the day.

Step 3: Go to your chosen restaurant and tell your host/hostess, waiter/waitress, fellow diners, EVERYONE that you are there because of EatLafayette!

Step 4: Ask for the EatLafayette Special when you order.

Step 5: The best part...Indulge in the rich local flavors! EAT EAT EAT!

Step 6: Fill out an entry form to win a FREE Caribbean Cruise for two, compliments of Travel Machine.

Step 7: Post about your EatLafayette dining experience on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube , Urbanspoon or Foursquare.

Step 8: REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT!

EatLafayette ends on August 15, 2010, but please make sure to

support our local restaurants all year long! Happy eating!

1. 2Paul’s Radically Urban Barbeque

2. Abacus

3. A La Carte

4. A Spot for Tea

5. Agave Cantina

6. Antoni’s Italian Café

7. Bailey’s Seafood & Grill

8. Bella Figura

9. BJ’s Pizza and Deli

10. Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant

11. Blue Dog Café

12. Bonnie Bell’s Bistro

13. Boulevard Grille

14. Burgersmith

15. Café Des Amis

16. Café Habana City

17. Café Roma

18. Café Vermilionville

19. Charley G’s Seafood Grill

20. Collage Café

21. Country Cuisine

22. Crawfish Town

23. Dean-O’s

24. Don’s Seafood and Steakhouse

25. Dozo

26. Fat Pat’s Bar & Grill

27. Fezzo’s Seafood, Steakhouse and Oyster Bar

28. Gallagher’s

29. Hub City Diner

30. iMonelli

31. Joey’s

32. Johnson’s Boucaniere

33. Jolie’s Louisiana Bistro

34. Judice Inn

35. Julien’s Poboys

36. La Cuisine de Maman in Vermilionville

37. Lagneaux’s Restaurant

38. Lil Daddy’s Bar-B-Q

39. Masala Indian Kitchen

40. McGee’s Landing

41. Nimbeaux’s Restaurant

42. Olde Tyme Grocery

43. Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant

44. Pete’s Family Sports Grill

45. Picante

46. Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn

47. Prejean’s Restaurant

48. Randol’s Restaurant

49. Sage Italian

50. Southside Bakery

51. Tsunami

52. Village Cafe

53. Zeus

Bella Figura Dine Around 2010

2010-07-06T11:20:00.002-05:00

Eating, The Great American Pastime

2010-07-02T10:47:00.002-05:00

If you don't have plans for this 4th of July weekend, or even if you do but are looking for some good eating, check out one of the 53 EatLafayette restaurants! Many of the participating restaurants will be open on the 4th so be sure to stop by and celebrate. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

"Straight With Ya Face" at Abacus

2010-07-01T14:03:00.001-05:00

We're well into the EatLafayette spirit, even though we're only a week into the campaign! Lauren and I decided to hit up the newest restaurant to the campaign, Abacus, for lunch today. Located on the busy roadway that is Pinhook during lunch hour, Abacus has a great atmosphere that encourages visitors to slow down and enjoy their lunch. We were seated at a table near the buffet, which today offered Meatball and Potato Stew that smelled absolutely wonderful.

However, in true EatLafayette style, we by passed on the buffet (by the hardest) and instead opted for the hamburger with the 10% EatLafayette discount. We were not disappointed! This burger is substantial. We mean huge. The patty is almost 2in thick and the bread is crispy and toasted and you can opt to slather it with their tasty remoulade sauce or the standard ketchup and mustard. The fries are delicious and if you want my advice (which you're gonna get either way :) save some of the remoulade sauce for dipping.

However, the crowning achievement of lunch at Abacus (in our humble opinion) is the bread pudding that they make fresh every single morning. It was presented to us with almost those exact words by our server Dené. She also explained that we shouldn't attack the deliciousness with utensils, oh no. She didn't even recommend using our fingers as a last ditch effort. Her advice - "Straight with ya face." I promise you, Lafayette, she's not crazy. She is, however, the best bread pudding saleswoman I've ever met. So thanks Dené and thanks Abacus for a wonderful lunch experience.

Randol's Dine Around 2010

2010-07-01T10:18:00.002-05:00

Johnson's Boucaniere Dine Around 2010

2010-06-30T15:50:00.001-05:00

Cafe Habana City Dine Around 2010

2010-06-30T15:34:00.003-05:00

Julien's PoBoys Dine Around 2010

2010-06-30T15:34:00.000-05:00

Village Cafe Dine Around 2010

2010-06-30T14:29:00.001-05:00

Nimbeaux's Dine Around 2010

2010-06-30T14:28:00.001-05:00

Fezzo's Dine Around 2010

2010-06-30T14:27:00.003-05:00

Bonnie Bell's Bistro Dine Around 2010

2010-06-30T14:27:00.001-05:00

Hub City Diner Dine Around 2010

2010-06-30T14:26:00.001-05:00