Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Charley G's for Lunch!
Lauren and I just enjoyed the most wonderful lunch with some of the EatLafayette™ Crew at Charley G's! Their EatLafayette™ Special is to die for and we just had to try it out. Lauren ordered the Smoked Duck and Andouille Gumbo and the Blackened Mahi Mahi (with watermelon and feta relish and basil oil), and I ordered the Southern Caesar Salad and Surf & Turf (petit filet, grilled shrimp, smashed potatoes, marsala demi glace). Both of us finished with Vanilla Bean and White Chocolate Cheesecake (which we got "to go", but to be honest, it didn't last long once we were back at the office).
We were joined for lunch by Charlie Goodson himself, Gerald Breaux from LCVC and his wife, Helen, Mike Grimsley from Townsquare Media, Debbie Ray from 99.9 KTDY and Ken Romero from 105.1 (soon to be 96.5) KPEL. Thanks to everyone who joined us today for the great company over the amazing food.
The complete Charley G's EatLafayette™ special is as follows:
A 3 course meal for $30!
First Course Choices - Seasonal Soup, Smoked Duck and Andouille Gumbo or Southern Caesar Salad.
Second Course Choices - Charley G's Blue Point Béchamel Crab Cakes (with creole green beans and bellpepper coulis), Blackened Mahi Mahi (with watermelon and feta relish and basil oil) or Surf & Turf (petit filet, grilled shrimp, smashed potatoes, marsala demi glace.)
Dessert - Seasonal Cheesecake.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Antoni's
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
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
Follow the Signs!
When you're out and about in Lafayette trying to decide where to eat, just follow the signs! These yard signs mark a restaurant as an official participant in EatLafayette. Don't forget to ask for the EatLafayette special or to enter to win the Caribbean cruise!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Table By Table
Here are some more videos, table by table of the great restaurants present at the 2010 Taste of EatLafayette Business After Hours... Check back for the next group of videos tomorrow!
EatLafayette™ Business After Hours Videos
Did you miss the Taste of EatLafayette™ Business After Hours and wanna feel like you were there?
Check these out!
Check these out!
Hub City Diner
Lauren and I stopped in to visit our friends at Hub City Diner for lunch today and we were definitely not disappointed. Their special is Your choice of Chicken Fried Steak or Meatloaf with Bread Pudding and a soda for $9.99! Both of us enjoyed the Chicken Fried Steak (which came complete with a veggie side and a heaping helping of mashed potatoes with the best white gravy you've ever tasted). We couldn't finish it all. The bread pudding is in to-go boxes in our office fridge as we speak. Hub City Diner gives so much food for the price, we understand how it's always packed around lunchtime!
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
Allons Manger! EatLafayette Starts Today!
It's time to EatLafayette! We are so excited that EatLafayette has officially kicked-off! Print out the list of our 51 participating restaurants and start visiting each one NOW through August 15th. Ask for the EatLafayette special for some delicious food and money-saving deals! Don't forget to register to win a Caribbean cruise every time you stop by any of the restaurants.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Daily Advertiser BAH Gallery
Big Thanks to the Daily Advertiser for the great photo gallery of last night's Business After Hours! Click here and check it out!
Thank You, Lafayette!
Thank You for an amazing Kick-off Event, Lafayette!
We couldn't have asked for a better kick-off for our 6th year of EatLafayette than the EatLafayette Business After Hours at the Petroleum Club.
We hope you had as much fun as we did and left as full as we did!
We can't wait for next year!
Click here to see a gallery of a few of the people eating Lafayette last night at the Petroleum Club!
We couldn't have asked for a better kick-off for our 6th year of EatLafayette than the EatLafayette Business After Hours at the Petroleum Club.
We hope you had as much fun as we did and left as full as we did!
We can't wait for next year!
Click here to see a gallery of a few of the people eating Lafayette last night at the Petroleum Club!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
EatLafayette Kick Off Event TONIGHT!
Well, it's finally here! EatLafayette kicks off TONIGHT at Business After Hours. We are looking forward to sampling the flavors of over 30 Lafayette restaurants! Many thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for hosting Business After Hours, and to all of tonight's sponsors! The event will be at The Petroleum Club of Lafayette from 5 p.m.-7p.m. Come and MANGER with us tonight!
Jolie's Wednesday Nights.
Did you know that cocktails and appetizers are 1/2 price on Wednesdays? We had a blast last night. We started sitting at the bar and then moved to the deck by the fireplace (it was not lit-just we were). Our waiter was so attentive to us and we sampled the BBQ shrimp, salmon bruschetta, crab cakes, fries and duck crepes.
The cosmos were refreshing. The wine list is just right and the martini list was endless. Somewhere in there we googled an Italian martini recipe for the bartender.
It's a very eclectic group at Jolie's and we discovered what patrons have been discovering since the place opened: Jolie's is a great alternative to the "usual" haunts in town.
The cosmos were refreshing. The wine list is just right and the martini list was endless. Somewhere in there we googled an Italian martini recipe for the bartender.
It's a very eclectic group at Jolie's and we discovered what patrons have been discovering since the place opened: Jolie's is a great alternative to the "usual" haunts in town.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
It's time to eat, Lafayette!
This year's EatLafayette™ Campaign is bigger than ever! With 52 locally owned restaurants from all over the Lafayette area, there truly is something for everyone. Visit the website at www.eatlafayette.com today for a complete list of this years participants, their specials and a convenient map for printing. This year's campaign runs from June 21 - August 15, 2010.
We're gearing up to host 36 of the 52 restaurants tomorrow night at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette for the Taste of EatLafayette™ Business After Hours from 5-7pm. Stop in and sample as many of them as you can while enjoying wine from the good folks at Glazer and soft drinks from Coca-Cola. The event is sponsored by the Lafayette Conventions and Visitors Commission, Glazer, Coca-Cola, Bon Temps Magazine and Calzone.
Look for our new TV commercial to be hitting the air soon and don't forget, just because the EatLafayette™ Campaign isn't year round, our love for these restaurants should be! The website and social media will be updated all year and we encourage you to eat locally year round!
www.eatlafayette.com
Kick off tomorrow.
EatLafayette committee
Over 50 restaurants have signed up for the 2010 EatLafayette campaign. The event kicks off tomorrow at the Petroleum Club 3 dozen of the restaurants providing a taste of EatLafayette.
What started as a coffee meeting over six years ago has evolved to a major promotion supporting locally-owned restaurants. Corporate sponsorships, a small fee from each of the restaurants and major funding from the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission. Thanks to Gerald Breaux and team!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
EatLafayette 2010!
We're getting geared up and excited for EatLafayette 2010 and we hope you are as well!
EatLafayette 2010 is set for June 21 - August 15.
Also, mark your calendars for the Business After Hours event you don't want to miss! EatLafayette's BAH is set for June 17th, 2010!
Hope to see you all there!
EatLafayette 2010 is set for June 21 - August 15.
Also, mark your calendars for the Business After Hours event you don't want to miss! EatLafayette's BAH is set for June 17th, 2010!
Hope to see you all there!
Friday, October 09, 2009
What's New At Café Vermilionville?
The Courtyard is open for outdoor cocktails and dining. Special Fall Preview Prix Fixe Menu every night. Great especially for pre-concert dining.
Pamplona October Newsletter.
Ven Pa Ka
Flamenco Guitar and Dancers
Wednesday, October 21st
7PM - 10PM
Pamplona will be at the
Acadiana Wine & Food Festival
October 24th- 25th
Hilliard University Art Museum
at ULL
Enjoy a unique wine tasting experience, showcasing cuisine from area celebrity chefs, interesting programs, elegant wine and culinary products, live entertainment and tour of the museum galleries.
November:
1920's Costume Party to introduce our new Cocktail Menu!
More details to come...
Abita Beer Dinner
Thursday, October 15th 6:30PM
Hor d'oeuvres
Louisiana Crawfish Empanada with Cilantro Emulsion
Served with Abita Fall Fest
I Course
Piquillo Peppers-crabmeat Potage and Lobster oil
Served with Abita Restoration Pale Ale
II Course
Steamed Mussel in Lemongrass Coconut Curry
Served with Abita Jockamo Ipa
III Course
Roasted beef Brisket with Smoked Tomato Grits
Served with Abita Amber
IV Course
Pumpkin Orange French Toast topped with Fancy fruit and Abita Turbodog Beer Reduction.
Served with Abita Purple Haze Raspberry Wheat Brew.
Limited Seats Available
$50 per person
Tax and tip not included
Lunch & Sandwich Special
$9.95
Thursday - Friday
11AM - 2PM
Happy Hour
$3 House Wine
$3 Glass of Sangria
1/2 Off Wells
$1 Off Domestic Beer and Draft
Tuesday - Friday
2PM - 7PM
All Day Wednesday
Dinner
Tuesday - Thursday
5PM - 11PM
Friday & Saturday
5PM - 12AM
Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 631 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501. 337.232.0070
Monday, August 03, 2009
Regent Broadcasting Dine Around - Judice Inn
Jake Delhomme and family were in the house!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, July 31, 2009
All You Can Eat Ribs!? We're there!
2Paul's Radically Urban BBQ is offering All You Can Eat Ribs for $10.99 every Tuesday night in August from 5pm-8pm! See you there, Lafayette!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Lunch at Bonnie Bell's Bistro
I walked over to Bonnie Bell's Bistro for lunch today and it's really a hidden gem of downtown. The food is wonderful and the menu boasts food that when described, sounds expensive, but the prices are surprisingly easy on your wallet.
First off, I have to talk about how good their sweet tea is. It's imperative for me to find places that have that perfect sweet tea. The kind that when you take the first sip, it's just like your momma used to make... yeah, Bonnie Bell's has it.
I ordered the Bistro Poulet Sandwich, which is fire-grilled chicken breast served on a hot French loaf layered with roasted garlic mayo, smoked gouda cheese, applewood bacon, baby greens and tomatoes. It was a delicious steal with a side of their sweet potato fries for $9.95.
Good prices, a great view of downtown and mouthwatering food makes Bonnie Bell's Bistro the spot to be for lunch in Lafayette.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
My night at the 2Pauls All-You-Can-Eat Ribs First Anniversary Celebration
Friday night, I grabbed the hubby and headed down to 2Pauls Radically Urban BBQ for their All-You-Can-Eat Ribs 1st Anniversary celebration. Mrs. Marilynn told me to bring the big guns and I definitely delivered because Chris can put away some food. He was all too anxious to start and before long, they were bringing his plates 2 at a time. From what I hear, the ribs were delicious, the meat falling clean off the bone. I merely watched in awe, enjoying my pulled pork and Pretty Ruby's rice dressing.
At the table next to us were Mr. John Oppenheimer and his wife, Mrs. Barbara. Lovely people. Mr. John and Chris jokingly decided to go head-to-head, or rib-to-rib, as it were. I'm afraid Mr. John never really had a chance and bowed out at 14 ribs. Amidst conversations between Chris, Mr. John and Mr. Gary (owner of 2Pauls) about various eating contests that we'd all seen on television, Chris somehow had the time to cease the rib-eating and take a break for the white chocolate bread pudding. (Mrs. Marilynn called it his 'palette cleanser'!)
Soon it was back to the ribs, and although things got a little dicey in the end, Chris made it to an admirable 26 ribs. I told them to just let me know when they plan the first all-you-can-eat rice dressing night. I just want to say thanks to the crew at 2Pauls for making our night out a whole lot of fun!
If you're ever in need of great BBQ, stop in at 2Pauls and give their ribs a try. They have 3 original BBQ sauces to smother them in, including their amazing pepper jelly sauce. Don't forget their EatLafayette special, either: Buy one rack of ribs and get the second rack half off. The promotion runs until August 15th, so what are you waiting for?!
THIS JUST IN: 2Pauls' ALL YOU CAN EAT NIGHT was so successful that they're thinking about doing it on a regular basis. Be watching.
The Contenda. [insert Rocky theme here]
The Damage.
Mr. Gary and Chris, after the annihilation.
At the table next to us were Mr. John Oppenheimer and his wife, Mrs. Barbara. Lovely people. Mr. John and Chris jokingly decided to go head-to-head, or rib-to-rib, as it were. I'm afraid Mr. John never really had a chance and bowed out at 14 ribs. Amidst conversations between Chris, Mr. John and Mr. Gary (owner of 2Pauls) about various eating contests that we'd all seen on television, Chris somehow had the time to cease the rib-eating and take a break for the white chocolate bread pudding. (Mrs. Marilynn called it his 'palette cleanser'!)
Soon it was back to the ribs, and although things got a little dicey in the end, Chris made it to an admirable 26 ribs. I told them to just let me know when they plan the first all-you-can-eat rice dressing night. I just want to say thanks to the crew at 2Pauls for making our night out a whole lot of fun!
If you're ever in need of great BBQ, stop in at 2Pauls and give their ribs a try. They have 3 original BBQ sauces to smother them in, including their amazing pepper jelly sauce. Don't forget their EatLafayette special, either: Buy one rack of ribs and get the second rack half off. The promotion runs until August 15th, so what are you waiting for?!
THIS JUST IN: 2Pauls' ALL YOU CAN EAT NIGHT was so successful that they're thinking about doing it on a regular basis. Be watching.
The Contenda. [insert Rocky theme here]
The Damage.
Mr. Gary and Chris, after the annihilation.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Johnson's Boucaniere - Almost Too Good!
Julie and I had lunch from Johnson's Boucaniere today and it was to die for! Looking over the menu we couldn't decide what to order because everything sounded so good! We did know, however that to truly be able to promote Johnson's we'd have to get a good sampling of what they have to offer. (At least that's how we justified the amount of food ordered... although, we could have just blamed Bernie Lee!)
We eventually decided to share the Garden Salad with Smoked Chicken (iceburg lettuce, purple onions, cheddar cheese and tomatoes, topped with Zapp's potato chips and served with our homemade BBQ-Ranch dressing), which was a fantastic mix. For our meals, I ordered a Brisket sandwich with their homemade BBQ sauce (f.y.i. - they call that a 'wet' brisket sandwich), while Julie wanted to try one of their new Brisket Stuffed Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Neither one of us could resist the potato salad (which was sinful). Overall, we had an amazing lunch for not a lot of money!
Check out their EatLafayette Special - Pulled pork sandwich, chips and a canned drink for $6.75 (We didn't try it this time around, but I'm willing to bet money that you can't go wrong with anything on the menu at Johnson's Boucaniere!).
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
2Pauls Anniversary Celebration!
This Friday, the 17th, is the 1 year anniversary of 2Paul's BBQ - Come celebrate with all-you-can-eat ribs for $10.99 + a Margarita or Beer special, too!
Picante Offers Options for EatLafayette Special
Picante's Mexican Restaurant is offering a couple options for your EatLafayette experience this year.
Along with the Camarones Surenos (Southwestern Shrimp) for $15.95 (fresh, jumbo shrimp stuffed with jalepenos, jack cheese, breaded and deep fried served with mexican rice, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno relish and pico de gallo), you can also enjoy 1/2 price fajitas for 2, (chicken and beef) and a free house margarita with the purchase of an entree.
Choose wisely, friends. Then go back the next night and choose again!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Randol's EatLafayette Special
Randol's just sent in their EatLafayette Special and this one sounds delicious!
$9.99 Entree Special Sunday - Thursday, with specials including Boiled Shrimp, Fried Shimp, Fried Catfish, Pan Fried Snapper and Chicken Pasta! Yum!
Visit eatlafayette.com for more info!
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Another Text-In Winner!
Congratulations to our newest EatLafayette "text to win" winner, Shawn Hebert, who picked up a gift certificate for dinner for 2 at Picante!
Enter now for your chance to win dinner for 2 at an EatLafayette restaurant by texting EATLAF to 269411!
Enter now for your chance to win dinner for 2 at an EatLafayette restaurant by texting EATLAF to 269411!
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Hub City Diner - It's what's for lunch.
Hub City Diner started their EatLafayette special today and as I was adding it to eatlafayette.com this morning, I decided that the good folks at Hub City would be receiving a visit from me around lunchtime.
The special includes your choice between meatloaf and chicken fried steak (I got the C.F.S. - delicious!) followed by either apple or pecan pie for dessert. My waitress, Lexy, served it up hot and fresh with a cold glass of sweet tea. Not only yummy, but a steal at $9.99! I slid my dessert into a to-go box and headed out with a full belly.
If I was a more coordinated person (or at least kept utensils in the car), I'm not sure the slice of hot apple pie would have made it back to the office where I am enjoying it now. Soo good!
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
First EatLafayette Mobile Messaging Winner!
Congratulations to our first Mobile Messaging winner, Lydia Esparza! Lydia and her husband are new to Lafayette, having recently moved from Houston and are looking forward to tasting all the locally owned restaurants!
Enter for your chance to win dinner for 2 at an EatLafayette restaurant by texting EATLAF to 269411 now!
Enter for your chance to win dinner for 2 at an EatLafayette restaurant by texting EATLAF to 269411 now!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday at Prejean's
Over the weekend a few friends from out of town stopped in and by Sunday, when lunchtime rolled around, they started to ask about Prejean's. They'd heard about it from all their friends who pass through Lafayette and they were dying to make a visit themselves. I knew they were in for a treat, so we piled into my hubby's truck and headed down the highway.
When we walked in and got seated and began to look over the menu, we quickly decided that food sharing would be a must. It all sounded so good! As soon as my corn and crab bisque arrived, we divvied it up and all had a taste of heaven. Our friend Joey ordered the duck and andouille gumbo and although it made him sweat, he said it was delicious. My hubby's fried seafood platter was full of delicious frog legs, shrimp, oyster, catfish, alligator, stuffed shrimp & stuffed crab (it also comes with rice dressing, cajun fries and corn macque choux); he had more food than he knew what to do with! Joey's wife, Megan ordered the Eggplant Pirogue Louis - half an eggplant lightly breaded and fried, then filled with shrimp, crawfish and crab topped with creamy Louis sauce.
There were no complaints and the table was relatively quiet (our mouths were full), save their baby boy, William crying for more fries!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Lunch at Southside Bakery
When consulting the EatLafayette restaurant list this morning, my eyes never got past Southside Bakery. All it took was one memory of the last Southside burger I had, and my mind was made up. I stepped up and eagerly ordered my favorite, the delicious Gourmet Cheeseburger.
I got there slightly earlier than the rest of the lunch crowd, which afforded me a front row seat (a.k.a. - a table in the front window) to watch the hamburger aficionados of Lafayette file in. Some would even leave with large boxes full of food to bring back to their co-workers!
As I took another bite and tasted the perfectly seasoned burger and the sweet bun, I knew I had made the right choice. After all, if you have room left after the huge burger, you don't have to go far to get something sweet for dessert!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Radically Urban BBQ
I had no idea where I would eat lunch today when I left the office, but as I saw the big lime green umbrellas out of the corner of my eye, I made a bee-line for 2Pauls. As I sat there, enjoying my pulled pork sandwich topped with 2Pauls signature asian coleslaw and smothered in mild BBQ sauce, the people began to file in. I dug into my two sides of Pretty Ruby's Rice Dressing (Yes, two. It's easily the best rice dressing I've ever tasted. Sorry, Mom!) and in no time, my stomach was full and it was evident that I was skipping dessert.
Judging by the way they were lining up at the counter, people in Lafayette aren't crazy. They know good food when they taste it, and 2Pauls is good food.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Gerald, Bernadette Lee and Debbie Ray Test Charley Gs Specials.
Charley G's
3-Course Special for $29.95
First Course - Choice of 1
Cup of Seasonal Soup
Small Caesar Salad
Duck & Andouille Gumbo
Second Course - Choice of 1
Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Asian noodle salad and creole tomato ginger jam
Blackened Mahi Mahi Skewers, Watermelon and feta relish with basil pesto
Smoked Barbecue Chicken, Mango salsa and Cuban black beans
Surf & Turf, 4-oz petite filet, grilled shrimp, smashed potatoes and marsala demi-glace
Dessert
Chocolate Praline Tower
Kick-off is huge success and a whole lot of fun!
The event was packed!
Gerald Breaux from the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commissions leads kick-off press conference.
The before picture. Thank you Kim Veillon from It's A Wrap for all of the fabulous linens and chair covers. It made our event a WOW!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Taste of EatLafayette Tonight!
2 Paul's Radically Urban BBQ
pulled pork sandwich/slaw/bbq sauce
Antoni's
crabmeat ravioli
Bailey's
bread pudding
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
chimichanga
Blue Dog Café
crawfish enchiladas
Bonnie Bell's Bistro
smoked duck crepe
Boulevard Grille
quesadillas
Café Habana City
mojitos
Café Vermilionville
bacon wrapped shrimp
Charley G's
gumbo
Ema's
gumbo
Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
mini hot dogs
Fezzo's
crawfish pasta
Hub City Diner
shrimp/artichoke soup with bread
iMonelli's
seafood crepe
Johnson's Boucaniere
sausage sauce piquante
Lil Daddy's BBQ
ribs/brisket
Nimbeaux's
gumbo
Olde Tyme Grocery
poboys
Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Chef's choice
Picante
Chef's choice
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
Rotini Pasta
Pop's Black Pot
Chef's choice
Prejean's
seafood stuffed mushrooms
Tsunami
assorted sushi
pulled pork sandwich/slaw/bbq sauce
Antoni's
crabmeat ravioli
Bailey's
bread pudding
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
chimichanga
Blue Dog Café
crawfish enchiladas
Bonnie Bell's Bistro
smoked duck crepe
Boulevard Grille
quesadillas
Café Habana City
mojitos
Café Vermilionville
bacon wrapped shrimp
Charley G's
gumbo
Ema's
gumbo
Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
mini hot dogs
Fezzo's
crawfish pasta
Hub City Diner
shrimp/artichoke soup with bread
iMonelli's
seafood crepe
Johnson's Boucaniere
sausage sauce piquante
Lil Daddy's BBQ
ribs/brisket
Nimbeaux's
gumbo
Olde Tyme Grocery
poboys
Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Chef's choice
Picante
Chef's choice
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
Rotini Pasta
Pop's Black Pot
Chef's choice
Prejean's
seafood stuffed mushrooms
Tsunami
assorted sushi
Monday, June 15, 2009
Line up for Chamber Taste of EatLafayette
2Pauls Radically Urban Barbeque
Antoni's Italian Cafe
Bailey's Seafood & Grill
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
Blue Dog Cafe
Bonnie Bell's Bistro
Boulevard Grille
Cafe Habana City
Cafe Vermilionville
Charley G's Seafood Grill
Dix "Almost Famous" Daiquiris
Ema's Restaurant
Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
Fezzo's Seafood Steakhouse and Oyster Bar
Hub City Diner
iMonelli Restaurant
Johnson's Boucaniere
Lil Daddy's Bar-B-Q
Nimbeaux's Restaurant
Olde Tyme Grocery
Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Picante Mexican Restaurant
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
Pop's Black Pot
Prejean's Restaurant
Tsunami
Antoni's Italian Cafe
Bailey's Seafood & Grill
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
Blue Dog Cafe
Bonnie Bell's Bistro
Boulevard Grille
Cafe Habana City
Cafe Vermilionville
Charley G's Seafood Grill
Dix "Almost Famous" Daiquiris
Ema's Restaurant
Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
Fezzo's Seafood Steakhouse and Oyster Bar
Hub City Diner
iMonelli Restaurant
Johnson's Boucaniere
Lil Daddy's Bar-B-Q
Nimbeaux's Restaurant
Olde Tyme Grocery
Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Picante Mexican Restaurant
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
Pop's Black Pot
Prejean's Restaurant
Tsunami
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Monday, June 08, 2009
42 and Counting!
2 Paul's Radically Urban BBQ
Antoni's
BJ's Pizza and Deli
Bailey's
Baja Beach Grill
Bella Figura
Bisbano's
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
Blue Dog Café
Bonnie Bell's Bistro
Boulevard Grille
Café Habana City
Café Vermilionville
Charley G's
Chris' Po-Boys
Deaneaux's
Dean-O's
Dix Daiquiris
Don's Seafood & Steakhouse
Dwights
Ema's
Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
Fezzo's
Hub City Diner
Imonelli's
Johnson's Boucaniere
Jolie's Louisiana Bistro
Judice Inn
Lil Daddy's BBQ
Marcello's Wine Market & Café
Nimbeaux's
Olde Tyme Grocery
Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Pete's
Picante
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
Pop's Black Pot
Prejean's
Randol's
South Side Bakery
Stan's
Tsunami
Antoni's
BJ's Pizza and Deli
Bailey's
Baja Beach Grill
Bella Figura
Bisbano's
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
Blue Dog Café
Bonnie Bell's Bistro
Boulevard Grille
Café Habana City
Café Vermilionville
Charley G's
Chris' Po-Boys
Deaneaux's
Dean-O's
Dix Daiquiris
Don's Seafood & Steakhouse
Dwights
Ema's
Fat Pat's Bar & Grill
Fezzo's
Hub City Diner
Imonelli's
Johnson's Boucaniere
Jolie's Louisiana Bistro
Judice Inn
Lil Daddy's BBQ
Marcello's Wine Market & Café
Nimbeaux's
Olde Tyme Grocery
Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Pete's
Picante
Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
Pop's Black Pot
Prejean's
Randol's
South Side Bakery
Stan's
Tsunami
Sunday, May 31, 2009
The List Keeps Growing!
1. 2 Pauls
2. Antoni's
3. Bailey's -
4. Baja Sports Grill
5. Bella Figura
6. Bisbano's
7. BJ's Pizza
8. Blue Agave
9. Blue Dog Cafe
10. Bonnie Bell's
11. Boulevard Grille
12. Cafe Habana City
13. Cafe Vermilionville
14. Charley G's
15. Chris' PoBoys
16. Coyote Blues
17. Deaneaux's
18. Dean-O's
19. Dix Daquiris
20. Don's Downtown
21. Dwight's
22. Fat Pats
23. Fezzo's
24. Hub City Diner
25. iMonelli
26. Jolie's Louisiana Bistro
27. Judice Inn
28. Lil Daddy's
29. Marcello's Wine Market Cafe
30. Nimbeaux's
31. Olde Tyme
32. Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
33. Pete's Family Sports Grill
34. Picante
35. Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
36. Pop's Black Pot
37. Prejean's
38. Randol's
39. Southside
40. Stan's Nightclub Bar & Grill
41. Tsunami
2. Antoni's
3. Bailey's -
4. Baja Sports Grill
5. Bella Figura
6. Bisbano's
7. BJ's Pizza
8. Blue Agave
9. Blue Dog Cafe
10. Bonnie Bell's
11. Boulevard Grille
12. Cafe Habana City
13. Cafe Vermilionville
14. Charley G's
15. Chris' PoBoys
16. Coyote Blues
17. Deaneaux's
18. Dean-O's
19. Dix Daquiris
20. Don's Downtown
21. Dwight's
22. Fat Pats
23. Fezzo's
24. Hub City Diner
25. iMonelli
26. Jolie's Louisiana Bistro
27. Judice Inn
28. Lil Daddy's
29. Marcello's Wine Market Cafe
30. Nimbeaux's
31. Olde Tyme
32. Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
33. Pete's Family Sports Grill
34. Picante
35. Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
36. Pop's Black Pot
37. Prejean's
38. Randol's
39. Southside
40. Stan's Nightclub Bar & Grill
41. Tsunami
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Updated Restaurant List
as of 5/28/09
1. 2 Pauls
With all that variety on one list, there's sure to be something to whet the appetite of everyone in town!
1. 2 Pauls
2. Antoni's
3. Baja Sports Grill
4. Bisbano's
5. Blue Agave
6. Blue Dog Cafe
7. Boulevard Grille
8. Cafe Habana City
9. Cafe Vermilionville
10. Charley G's
11. Dean-O's
12. Dix Daquiris
13. Don's Downtown
14. Dwight's
15. Fat Pats
16. Fezzo's
17. Hub City Diner
18. iMonelli
19. Jolie's Louisiana Bistro
20. Judice Inn
21. Lil Daddy's
22. Marcello's Wine Market Cafe
23. Nimbeaux's
24. Pete's Family Sports Grill
25. Picante
26. Poor Boy's Riverside Inn
27. Prejean's
28. Randol's
With all that variety on one list, there's sure to be something to whet the appetite of everyone in town!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Lafayette Airport Commission renewed its sponsorship today. We are so excited!
Regent Broadcasting told us that there will be another trip giveway. We get names and some lucky winner gets a fabulous trip. All for eating their way through Lafayette.
Regent Broadcasting told us that there will be another trip giveway. We get names and some lucky winner gets a fabulous trip. All for eating their way through Lafayette.
Friday, March 27, 2009
2009 Restaurant Application Available Online
If you are a locally-owned restaurant in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, you are eligible to participate in the 2009 Eat Lafayette dining campaign. The campaign supports locally-owned restaurants and is supported by a grant from the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission. Long-time sponsor, Coca-Cola, has already committed to continue its support as well.
To download an application, click here.
To download an application, click here.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Here's a little good "Advice"
Randall Mann
Advice Advertising » Marketing » Public Relations » Promotionals
www.charleygs.com
Dear Friends,
I wanted to let you know about a wonderful program Charlie Goodson at Charley G's has started. It's called the "Club Card" and Charlie will donate 5% of your dining purchases toward your choice of participating charities. Those charities include the Outreach Center, Stuller Place, Miles Perret Cancer Services and Faith House. Or, you may chose to keep the 5% for yourself and use the amount toward future dining purchases. The program has just begun and will continue indefinitely.
Charlie has included gift certificate purchases in this program, so if you're looking for the perfect holiday gift - think about Charlie G's gift certificates - ". . . the gift that gives twice!"
In addition to this great philanthropic endeavor, the food, atmosphere, and service at Charley G's remains awesome! If you haven't been there in a while, you're really missing a great experience. Stop by and sign up for the Club Card - it's free of charge, but will help the selected charities tremendously.
Happy Holidays!
Randall Mann
Randall Mann
Advice Advertising » Marketing » Public Relations » Promotionals
www.charleygs.com
Dear Friends,
I wanted to let you know about a wonderful program Charlie Goodson at Charley G's has started. It's called the "Club Card" and Charlie will donate 5% of your dining purchases toward your choice of participating charities. Those charities include the Outreach Center, Stuller Place, Miles Perret Cancer Services and Faith House. Or, you may chose to keep the 5% for yourself and use the amount toward future dining purchases. The program has just begun and will continue indefinitely.
Charlie has included gift certificate purchases in this program, so if you're looking for the perfect holiday gift - think about Charlie G's gift certificates - ". . . the gift that gives twice!"
In addition to this great philanthropic endeavor, the food, atmosphere, and service at Charley G's remains awesome! If you haven't been there in a while, you're really missing a great experience. Stop by and sign up for the Club Card - it's free of charge, but will help the selected charities tremendously.
Happy Holidays!
Randall Mann
Saturday, November 22, 2008
2009 EatLafayette Dates
The campaign will be June 22 to Aug. 15 2009. It will kick-off on June 18 at the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at the Petroleum Club. Restaurants can start signing up by calling (337) 232-3737 and asking for Felicia.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Signature Showcase: Local restaurants bring their best for March of Dimes
Judy Bastien • jbastien@theadvertiser.com • October 29, 2008
Many restaurants have a signature dish - one that is almost synonymous with its name.
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For iMonelli chef and owner Brian Blanchard, that might be his Seafood Crepes.
Or, maybe not.
"I wouldn't necessarily say it's a 'signature dish,'" said Blanchard, who started out as a busboy and dishwasher at the restaurant, before buying it at the age of 23. "I've got things that have been extremely popular for 20 years. This is one of my newer creations."
But the dish, which features shrimp and crab meat and an Italian cheese stuffing, is close enough to be one of the dishes offered at the Signature Chefs Phantom Gala, to benefit the March of Dimes, whose ongoing mission is to improve the health of babies. And, like every other item on the restaurant's menu, it was created personally by Blanchard.
He will be among 14 chefs who will offer their most popular menu items at the event. Visitors to the Petroleum Club will be able to sample food from all of them.
"People will go from table to table, tasting these wonderful dishes," said Lydia Cavaness, division director of the March of Dimes. "People will not go home hungry."
In addition to the food tasting, there will be wine and silent and live auctions.
Participating chefs also have donated packages that will be auctioned off. The 17 items offered include cooking classes or full meals.
"It might be dinner for six at your home, prepared by one of the chefs," Cavaness said.
In your voice
Brian Blanchard of iMonelli Restaurant prepares a seafood crepe. Blanchard will be taking part in the March of Dimes Signature Chefs event Thursday at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette.
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Brian Blanchard of iMonelli Restaurant prepares a seafood crepe. Blanchard will be taking part in the March of Dimes Signature Chefs event Thursday at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. (John Rowland/jrowland@theadvertiser.com)
Check it out
The Signature Chefs Phantom Gala will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. For more information, call 233-8476.
Here are the restaurants and dishes that will take part in the event:
# iMonelli, Seafood Crepes
# Poor Boys Riverside Inn, Duck and Andouille Gumbo
# Prejean's, Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
# Russo's Old Worlds Foods, Chicken Venezia,
# Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Tomato Brochette, Pepper Crusted Tenderloin
# Tsunami Sushi, Assorted Sushi, Rolls, Sashimi, other Asian bites
# Petroleum Club of Lafayette, Crab Cake Genevieve
# Café Vermillion, Grilled Garlic Shrimp wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon
# Zea's Rotisserie and Grill, Roasted Pork with Apple Ginger Gravy
# a la carte, Grape Leaves
# Blue Dog Café, Crawfish Enchiladas
# Jolie's Louisiana, Pork Duxelle En Croute with a Creole Tomato Ragout
# Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Montadillos with piquillo peppers and hot smoked paprika
# Poupart's Bakery, desserts
Many restaurants have a signature dish - one that is almost synonymous with its name.
Advertisement
For iMonelli chef and owner Brian Blanchard, that might be his Seafood Crepes.
Or, maybe not.
"I wouldn't necessarily say it's a 'signature dish,'" said Blanchard, who started out as a busboy and dishwasher at the restaurant, before buying it at the age of 23. "I've got things that have been extremely popular for 20 years. This is one of my newer creations."
But the dish, which features shrimp and crab meat and an Italian cheese stuffing, is close enough to be one of the dishes offered at the Signature Chefs Phantom Gala, to benefit the March of Dimes, whose ongoing mission is to improve the health of babies. And, like every other item on the restaurant's menu, it was created personally by Blanchard.
He will be among 14 chefs who will offer their most popular menu items at the event. Visitors to the Petroleum Club will be able to sample food from all of them.
"People will go from table to table, tasting these wonderful dishes," said Lydia Cavaness, division director of the March of Dimes. "People will not go home hungry."
In addition to the food tasting, there will be wine and silent and live auctions.
Participating chefs also have donated packages that will be auctioned off. The 17 items offered include cooking classes or full meals.
"It might be dinner for six at your home, prepared by one of the chefs," Cavaness said.
In your voice
Brian Blanchard of iMonelli Restaurant prepares a seafood crepe. Blanchard will be taking part in the March of Dimes Signature Chefs event Thursday at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette.
Purchase this Photo
Brian Blanchard of iMonelli Restaurant prepares a seafood crepe. Blanchard will be taking part in the March of Dimes Signature Chefs event Thursday at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. (John Rowland/jrowland@theadvertiser.com)
Check it out
The Signature Chefs Phantom Gala will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. For more information, call 233-8476.
Here are the restaurants and dishes that will take part in the event:
# iMonelli, Seafood Crepes
# Poor Boys Riverside Inn, Duck and Andouille Gumbo
# Prejean's, Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
# Russo's Old Worlds Foods, Chicken Venezia,
# Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Tomato Brochette, Pepper Crusted Tenderloin
# Tsunami Sushi, Assorted Sushi, Rolls, Sashimi, other Asian bites
# Petroleum Club of Lafayette, Crab Cake Genevieve
# Café Vermillion, Grilled Garlic Shrimp wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon
# Zea's Rotisserie and Grill, Roasted Pork with Apple Ginger Gravy
# a la carte, Grape Leaves
# Blue Dog Café, Crawfish Enchiladas
# Jolie's Louisiana, Pork Duxelle En Croute with a Creole Tomato Ragout
# Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Montadillos with piquillo peppers and hot smoked paprika
# Poupart's Bakery, desserts
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Look Who Is Back in Acadiana!
Chef Alex Patout returns to Acadiana
By Mary Tutwiler
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Independent
If you’ve eaten at Cafe Vermilionville recently, you might have noticed a subtle shift in the menu. Dishes that speak of grandma’s kitchen and black pot cooking have been appearing on the historic restaurant’s white tablecloths. The last of summer’s fresh corn is being turned into macquechoux, straight from the cob. Eggplant dressing rich with shrimp and lump crabmeat is what’s for lunch. And for all you fans of legendary dishes, the roast duck made famous at Didee’s in the 1970s in Opelousas is about to make a star return. The man behind the copper skillets? New Iberia chef Alex Patout, who is back in Acadiana after an absence of nearly 20 years.
Patout and his sister Gigi ran Patout’s in New Iberia in the 1980s. A mecca for his innovative take on local ingredients that have become standards, like the crawfish and tasso cream sauce reduction over pasta, Patout was launched onto the national stage. He opened two restaurants in New Orleans in the late 1980s, Alex Patout’s Louisiana Kitchen in the French Quarter and a sister establishment in Mandeville. Patout suffered a fire in Mandeville, then, after he rebuilt, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 wiped out his businesses. He spent some time at the tony Christabelle’s Quarter in Coconut Grove, Miami, but Louisiana’s pull proved too strong and he returned to Acadiana at the first of the year. By June, he was working for Ken Veron at Cafe V. Two weeks ago, he was named executive chef.
“My mission is to make Cafe Vermilionville into one of the fine dining experiences in Acadiana,” says Patout. “But I want to do it through the experience of authentic Cajun heritage dishes.” He makes crawfish bisque the way his grandmother did — by boiling the crawfish, cleaning out the heads and stuffing them, brewing the deep brown broth stocked with a pond’s worth of tails and serving the soup as the grandest of old school dishes. Right now, redfish are running in the bay, and Patout has a country Cajun dish, Redfish Courtboullion, on his menu. The twist? Instead of serving the fish in chunks in a tomato based stew, he is baking his fresh fish in the sauce, then garnishing the dish with shrimp and crabmeat, for a quintessential taste of summer. Look for oysters as soon as Gulf waters cool off; Patout is planning a showcase for Louisiana’s stellar bivalves, and hopefully, he'll drop some of them into his trademark duck and oyster gumbo. We can’t wait for the first cold snap, when it's gumbo weather in Acadiana. Welcome home, Alex.
By Mary Tutwiler
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Independent
If you’ve eaten at Cafe Vermilionville recently, you might have noticed a subtle shift in the menu. Dishes that speak of grandma’s kitchen and black pot cooking have been appearing on the historic restaurant’s white tablecloths. The last of summer’s fresh corn is being turned into macquechoux, straight from the cob. Eggplant dressing rich with shrimp and lump crabmeat is what’s for lunch. And for all you fans of legendary dishes, the roast duck made famous at Didee’s in the 1970s in Opelousas is about to make a star return. The man behind the copper skillets? New Iberia chef Alex Patout, who is back in Acadiana after an absence of nearly 20 years.
Patout and his sister Gigi ran Patout’s in New Iberia in the 1980s. A mecca for his innovative take on local ingredients that have become standards, like the crawfish and tasso cream sauce reduction over pasta, Patout was launched onto the national stage. He opened two restaurants in New Orleans in the late 1980s, Alex Patout’s Louisiana Kitchen in the French Quarter and a sister establishment in Mandeville. Patout suffered a fire in Mandeville, then, after he rebuilt, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 wiped out his businesses. He spent some time at the tony Christabelle’s Quarter in Coconut Grove, Miami, but Louisiana’s pull proved too strong and he returned to Acadiana at the first of the year. By June, he was working for Ken Veron at Cafe V. Two weeks ago, he was named executive chef.
“My mission is to make Cafe Vermilionville into one of the fine dining experiences in Acadiana,” says Patout. “But I want to do it through the experience of authentic Cajun heritage dishes.” He makes crawfish bisque the way his grandmother did — by boiling the crawfish, cleaning out the heads and stuffing them, brewing the deep brown broth stocked with a pond’s worth of tails and serving the soup as the grandest of old school dishes. Right now, redfish are running in the bay, and Patout has a country Cajun dish, Redfish Courtboullion, on his menu. The twist? Instead of serving the fish in chunks in a tomato based stew, he is baking his fresh fish in the sauce, then garnishing the dish with shrimp and crabmeat, for a quintessential taste of summer. Look for oysters as soon as Gulf waters cool off; Patout is planning a showcase for Louisiana’s stellar bivalves, and hopefully, he'll drop some of them into his trademark duck and oyster gumbo. We can’t wait for the first cold snap, when it's gumbo weather in Acadiana. Welcome home, Alex.
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