There's a little restaurant in the Oil Center that has special meaning for me. It's Antoni's. Lynda and Bruce Cart's daughter, Jody, used to work for me at the ad agency and I guess that's how we first got connected.
Lynda loves to cook and studied authentic Italian cuisine in Italy. I remember when she learned to make her own pasta and refined the flavors to be classic, fresh and simple - just like my own mom did. The family has a long history in the restaurant business and that was important when they opened Antoni's. Being successful requires the right amount of ingredients in the culinary department as well as the business department. Thankfully, all is present there.
I dined on my favorite chicken basil salad. You would think I would have ordered a Calzone. Like I tell everyone when they say my last name sounds familiar, I am just an item on a menu or "everyone's favorite Italian dish!"
What a pleasure it was to see Lynda who took the time to visit with us. She was adorable with her EatLafayette promotion button neatly pinned to her attire. She has been with us since the inception of EatLafayette and a wonderful supporter of all things local.
What I truly enjoy is an early supper at Antoni's. There's always something special and it's usually posted on the blackboard facing the dining room. The bar is intimate and has seating for dining as well.
Julie & EatLafayette
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Eating my way through Lafayette.
I'm eating my way through Lafayette, LA - so far, Cafe Vermilionville, Jolie's, ViLLage Cafe - tomorrow Antoni's, Wednesday Charley Gs...the gym and riding horses...everyday.I had to get a head start with all of this last week.
I feel like Julie (and my name is Julie) in Julie & Julia, only I am not cooking. Who needs to with 51 restaurants to sample in 60 days? I am on a journey to sample all of these wonderful locally-owned restaurants throughout the campaign. I am always a huge supporter of our clients and this one is absolute fun, fun, and more fun.
My friends are now carrying around the brochures so they always have the list with them (hopefully no one will be carrying a few extra pounds after the campaign). Thanks Kim and Patricia for starting early like I did. They told me they had a fabulous meal at Riverside Inn. They were also with me at the Chamber Taste of EatLafayette after party at Cafe V.
I tell all of my friends if it's not on the list I am not eating there until after August 15. So far no one's complaining. I don't mind repeating myself at a restaurant, but I really want to eat at everyone of them.
The real joy is I won't have to clean my kitchen for a couple of months!
Julie Calzone & EatLafayette
I feel like Julie (and my name is Julie) in Julie & Julia, only I am not cooking. Who needs to with 51 restaurants to sample in 60 days? I am on a journey to sample all of these wonderful locally-owned restaurants throughout the campaign. I am always a huge supporter of our clients and this one is absolute fun, fun, and more fun.
My friends are now carrying around the brochures so they always have the list with them (hopefully no one will be carrying a few extra pounds after the campaign). Thanks Kim and Patricia for starting early like I did. They told me they had a fabulous meal at Riverside Inn. They were also with me at the Chamber Taste of EatLafayette after party at Cafe V.
I tell all of my friends if it's not on the list I am not eating there until after August 15. So far no one's complaining. I don't mind repeating myself at a restaurant, but I really want to eat at everyone of them.
The real joy is I won't have to clean my kitchen for a couple of months!
Julie Calzone & EatLafayette
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