Eats

EatLafayette Dish of the Day: Andoli's Sandwich Press

kariw@theind.com (Camille Lejeune) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT

INDEats Downtown Dish is Andoli's Special, a hand-held savory delight.

EatLafayette Dish of the Day: Don's seafood salad

kariw@theind.com (Kari Walker) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Don's Seafood and Steakhouse's seafood salad starts off the summer-long local dining campaign as the EatLafayette Dish of the Day.

Lerille to ring opening bell for Market at the Horse Farm

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:40:34 GMT

The event provides local growers an opportunity to sell their produce at a farmer’s market, and allows residents of Lafayette to check out the 100-acre Horse Farm, which hopefully in a couple of years will be a public park.

Enter to win two passes for EatLafayette's A Taste of Lafayette

kariw@theind.com (Kari Walker) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Two lucky readers to enjoy an evening of food, drinks and entertainment at the Heymann Center.

EatLafayette returns for 9th year promoting local dining

kariw@theind.com (Kari Walker) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:29:05 GMT

Local restaurant dining campaign begins June 17. Let INDEats be your guide to daily dining.

Dish of the Month: Pamplona’s Embutidos y Pimientos

indbox@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:34:18 GMT

During EatLafayette, Pamplona Tapas Bar is offering a buy two, get one free special from its Traditional Tapas menu.

Allons manger!

indbox@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:27:34 GMT

Let's Eat Lafayette!

Know Thy Zucchini

bjudice@cbmtech.com (Tyler F. Thigpen) — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:20:19 GMT

Locally sourced produce used to be available only at farmer’s markets, but consumer demand is changing that.

The IND goes oyster touring

lesliet@theind.com (Heather Miller) — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:23:55 GMT

Warning: The oysters you’re about to taste may be too fresh for your taste buds.

Augello, Latiolais bring local food flair to N.O. seafood cook-off

lesliet@theind.com (Heather Miller) — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:49:16 GMT

From Cypremort Point to Henderson to the Vermilion River and beyond, Acadiana’s renowned culinary charm was well-repped by two Acadiana chefs Saturday at the sixth annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-off.

Ruffino's opening night in pictures

lesliet@theind.com (Cherry Fisher May) — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:53:28 GMT

The official opening night of Ruffino's on the River Monday followed a week of warm-up invitation-only trial runs that already had the buzz going up and down the bayou and across town.

Today in awesome: Bayou Teche Brewing

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:30 GMT

Bayou Teche Brewing Co. in Arnaudville has been named one of the 10 best micro breweries in these United States.

Bravo's 'Top Chef' heads to New Orleans

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:58:12 GMT

The cable TV network issued a statement Friday that "the vibrant food scene of New Orleans will be a welcome addition in the 11th season of the series."

Brick & Spoon opens Wednesday

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:46:14 GMT

The long-awaited restaurant will soon be dishing out “a morning ritual that’s anything but routine.”

Yes, we can

patrickf@theind.com (Tyler Thigpen) — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

A time-honored tradition finds a niche in the slow-foods movement.

Sweet, Sweet Cinco

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:58:02 GMT

Great Harvest Bread Co. of Acadiana is offering an untraditional way to celebrate the Mexican holiday.

Gas industry gives Pa. stores taste for the South

lesliet@theind.com (Genaro C. Armas, Associated Press) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:55:02 GMT

The land of scrapple and chipped ham is starting to get a taste for jambalaya and boudin.

Loving on Festival Food

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:47:57 GMT

Because we all need something to soak up the Festival punch.

Louisiana Spirits announces contest for inaugural toast

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:02:56 GMT

The soon-to-hit-shelves Bayou Rum is the centerpiece of a Facebook contest that challenges drinkers to raise a toast to Louisiana.

La Carreta will hold its own downtown

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:17:16 GMT

The Louisiana-based chain is opening on Jefferson Street this week and it's poised to be a new downtown hot spot.

Farmers’ market comes to Horse Farm

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:39:37 GMT

The city park will host farmers, artisans and musicians starting Saturday, June 1.

Dine for the Diner across Acadiana tomorrow

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:06:21 GMT

The annual event encourages Lafayette to eat out to help raise money for St. Joseph’s Diner.

Cooking classes return to Tsunami

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:11:25 GMT

Learn to roll with the pros.

Lafayette, La: Foodie City, USA

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:16:15 GMT

The rest of the country seems to be catching on to what we’re doing down here.

EATS travels eastbound and down

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:30:42 GMT

A long weekend trip over Easter provided a culinary tour of Tampa, Fla.

Pin It: A Sweet Festival International Experience

kariw@theind.com (Kari Walker) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:42:26 GMT

Local cupcakery brings back its Festival Punch cupcake and this year is working to help keep Fest free

New Izzo’s grand opening to benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:52:58 GMT

The April 13 event will give customers a chance to give back — and win free burritos for a year.

Fat and Happy

bjudice@cbmtech.com (Tyler F. Thigpen) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:22:57 GMT

Locally pastured beef is catching on in Acadiana — for good reasons.

New Belgium launch party gives taste of what’s to come

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:10:57 GMT

The highly anticipated New Belgium Brewery beers will be here soon, and IND Monthly had a preview.

Chef John Besh hosts new cooking show at La. home

walterp@theind.com (Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:24:31 GMT

John Besh has cooked for thousands in his restaurants. He has cooked for millions on TV. But he recently realized he'd lost sight of cooking for the most important diners of all — his family.

Cena moves downtown

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:35:34 GMT

The ready-made meals business is leaving River Ranch for downtown Lafayette.

ReadyFit Meals opens in Oil Center

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:52:59 GMT

Pick up a pre-made breakfast, lunch or dinner that is packed with lean proteins, heart healthy oils and fats, rich spices and low glycemic index carbs.

Dish of the Day: Freetown Fries’ crawfish étouffry

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:21:18 GMT

Throw étouffée on anything and it’s tasty.

POUR now open next to Village Café

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:40:01 GMT

Now a full-service bar located next to Village Café, POUR has revamped its cocktail and food menus.

Celebrate (and eat!) local food this weekend

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:10:48 GMT

Learn to harvest your food at Vermilionville, then watch the pros serve it for Fresh and Local 2.

Besh to keynote food processing conference

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:17:48 GMT

New Orleans restaurateur John Besh will be a featured speaker at the Louisiana Food Processors Conference on March 13-14 in Baton Rouge.

JSP unveils new menus

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:07:20 GMT

With new lunch and dinner offerings along with the first official Saturday brunch, prepare to spend your weekend downtown.

Dish of the Day: Cajun seafood casserole with Cajun Country Rice

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:29:33 GMT

This dish is a make-it-yourself Lenten treat.

Culinary Classic sees creative cuisine

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:43:12 GMT

The 26th annual event was a fundraiser for Hearts of Hope, and nobody left with an empty belly.

Brunch Done Right

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:00:03 GMT

Brick & Spoon aims to fill a void in south Lafayette with a highly anticipated brunch menu for the masses.

POUR It On

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:52:09 GMT

Popular River Ranch wine bar relocates next to sister concept as full-service bar.

Cochon Closure Paves Way For Ruffino's

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:38:28 GMT

So IND Monthly hits the road for a taste test.

Arnaudville: Small Town, Big Ideas

patrickf@theind.com (Patrick Flanagan) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:46:00 GMT

The Little Big Cup, which specializes in the ‘classic Louisiana plate lunch,’ is representative of the tides of change now being felt in the tiny Cajun-French community.

French Press’ Girouard named to James Beard long list

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:56:35 GMT

Acadiana’s own Justin Girouard is a semifinalist for the James Beard Best Chef: South award.

28th annual Acadiana Culinary Classic comes back to Cajundome

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:32:39 GMT

The fundraiser is to support Hearts of Hope while dozens of chefs compete for the Best of Show award.

Village Café reintroduces brunch

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:44:14 GMT

After a hiatus, Village Café in River Ranch is serving brunch again starting this weekend under the direction of Executive Chef Jeremy Conner.

Lafayette institution Campus Copies closing

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:23:28 GMT

After serving the UL campus for 26 years, the restaurant will close its doors at the end of the month.

Brick & Spoon serving a new take on brunch

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:56:07 GMT

Brick & Spoon is filling a void in south Lafayette with a highly anticipated brunch menu for the masses.

La Cuisine de Maman serving weekend all-you-can-meat buffets

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:18:01 GMT

In addition to its Friday all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, the Vermilionville restaurant is opening up a weekend gorge fest for meat lovers.

Jefferson Street Pub unveils new brunch menu

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:33:06 GMT

Though they haven’t officially started serving, we had a sneak preview on Mardi Gras.

Lacey McCoy and Kim Laurent Schexnayder you’re our winners!

lesliet@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:20:55 GMT

You and your dates will enjoy Valentine’s Day dinner at The Saint Street Inn courtesy of The IND.

Bayou Teche Brewing releases beer made just for crawfish

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:19:58 GMT

Saison d’écrevisses is a limited edition beer perfect for Lent — ahem, seafood season.

Drink of the Day: Café V’s Pontiac Point

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:20:18 GMT

It's a seasonal and strong concoction.

Want to be a boudin taste tester?

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:47:09 GMT

The Lab Handcrafted Coffee and Comforts is looking for boudin lab rats. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it.

Schilling brings New Belgium Brewery's beers to Acadiana

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:47:43 GMT

Finally! Now we won’t have to drive to Texas.

Brunch en Masse honors Cochon Lafayette

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:49:25 GMT

Lafayette’s local Francophone custodians at FrancoJeunes are holding a farewell celebration to honor Cochon Lafayette for its efforts in helping with last year’s Lâche Pas benefit for CODOFIL.

Review: Social Southern Table and Bar

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:48:40 GMT

Eclectic to the nth degree, this new ‘speakeatery’ on Johnston is not your mama’s home cooking.

Sweet Success: The return of Southside Bakery

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:43:55 GMT

The Guilbeaux family — sans sons Denny and Billy — is baking again.

Drink of the Month: Café Vermilionville’s king cake martini

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:38:28 GMT

Celebrate Mardi Gras the sophisticated way: cocktail in hand.

Social is open

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:57:37 GMT

Now you can experience the gastropub’s extensive menu.

Inauguration luncheon celebrates America’s culinary traditions

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:36:11 GMT

But it was a Monday — where were the red beans?

Rum, soon to come

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:19:11 GMT

Louisiana Spirits, which has been teasing us with a billboard at Exit 48 on I-10 for as long as we can remember, will release its first rums “soon.”

Dish of the day: Freetown Fries’ King Cake Fry

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:13:51 GMT

Plus a guide to king cake calorie-counting.

‘Bourbon N Bon Temps’ at Marcello’s

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:38:30 GMT

Lafayette’s underground bourbon aficionados will soon have a place to vent their affinity for fine American bourbons when Marecello’s Wine Market hosts the inaugural Bourbon N Bon Temps event this Thursday.

Dish of the Day: Johnson’s Boucaniere’s gumbo

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:18:17 GMT

Ring in the new year with the food trucks

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:07:21 GMT

The now-monthly event has a few new trucks to behold.

Southside Bakery set to reopen next month

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:53:36 GMT

At the new Southside Bakery on Congress, a light-up “OPEN” sign sits on the table by the door, longing for the day it can hang in the window and beckon customers who long for the classic Southside burger and sweets they couldn’t find just less than a year ago.

Freshest Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:24:31 GMT

Dish of the Month: Cajun Country Rice's Divine Chicken

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:19:07 GMT

Farm to Table: Local Appeal

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:11:46 GMT

Acadiana Food Circle promotes locally sourced food and helps ensure what we consume in restaurants lives up to its billing.

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Bayou Teche releases Courir de Mardi Gras biere

lesliet@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:21:00 GMT

"This style of French beer is historically crafted at the beginning of winter with the farm’s freshest crop of barley, wheat and hops."
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Social Southern Table and Bar opening soon

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:45:39 GMT

But mum is the word on the menu, the drinks and...well, everything.

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Pear and pecan muffins to fight the holiday bloat

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:46:01 GMT

This simple recipe makes an easy breakfast at only 149 calories per muffin.
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Official: Restaurant inspections will improve

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:19:27 GMT

Louisiana's Office of Public Health is going statewide with a plan that officials say cut past-due restaurant and retail food inspections by at least one-third during a nine-parish pilot that began in February.
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Bowl weekend food guide

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:06:22 GMT
And announcing the CC’s gift card winner!
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Drink up some holiday cheer

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:58:55 GMT
CC’s delivers wintery favorites in a cup. Comment for a chance to win CC’s coffee and a gift card!
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Food business incubator organizing

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:41:39 GMT

Gaye Sandoz, who most recently was with Edible Enterprises — a food business incubator in Norco — hopes to have the incubator fully developed over the next 12 months.
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Dish of the Day: Rusted Rooster’s Ciabatta Believe It

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:07:13 GMT
The new Saint Streets restaurant’s sandwich is an homage to the Italian countryside.
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Crispy kale from the oven

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:12:46 GMT

Baking the unsung green.
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New Orleans restaurants revive Creole custom

walterp@theind.com (Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:15:32 GMT

The elaborate grand reveillon dinners, which stem from the old French tradition of eating a lavish meal after midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, have become a popular draw for visitors to New Orleans during the holiday season.
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Easy holiday baking: molasses cookies

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:43:58 GMT
These cookies get better with age ... if they last long enough.
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Saint Street Inn Dish of the Day Double Doozie

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:59:14 GMT
Waiting for the next Saturday brunch may prove difficult.
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Roll out this weekend

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:21:00 GMT
Make your own sushi this weekend in a Tsunami cooking class.
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Saint Street Inn kicks off Saturday brunch

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:09:12 GMT
The first Saturday brunch is chock full of farm-to-table goodies, music and free Bloody Marys.
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Bayou Teche Biere to premiere Christmas brew

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:18:41 GMT

The beer, Joie à Tous, is a dubbel dose of coffee and whiskey flavors.

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Restaurant Review: Open Your Pie Hole

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:42:55 GMT

Nestled in the old Salon Bazaar on Jefferson Street is a restaurant earning a local buzz about its Cajun slant on Italian food and tables with beer taps right at your fingertips.

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World Traditions: Holidays Around the Globe

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:26:12 GMT

So often, food is central to celebrations, and when the holidays roll around, people across the world eat for their health and luck for the coming year — and for self-indulgence.

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On a Roll

patrickf@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:54:24 GMT
Meet Dustin Aguillard's peaux dog.
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Next food truck round-up Saturday

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:13:22 GMT
E’s Kitchen’s monthly food-truck round-up is set to have some new faces.
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Gift wrapping for foodies

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:28:58 GMT
Photographer Denny Culbert has transforms favorite food photos into a wrapping paper, just in time for the holidays.
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Audit: Restaurant inspections don't ensure safety

walterp@theind.com (Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:24:54 GMT

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Dish of the Day: Fat Pat’s Dome Dog

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:01:19 GMT
Fat Pat’s doesn’t serve up a mediocre hot dog.
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Repurpose those Thanksgiving leftovers

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:57:26 GMT
Already tired of turkey sandwiches?
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Bailey’s serving annual Thanksgiving meal for those in need

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:49:02 GMT
Bailey’s Bistro is continuing its tradition of serving a full, complimentary Thanksgiving meal for Lafayette’s struggling families.
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An ode to smoked olive oil

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:27:29 GMT
A drizzle of this oil is all you need. For anything.
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New cupcakery opens on Bertrand

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:27:09 GMT
Everything Else is Cake is a new bakery that specializes in not just cupcakes, but also gluten-free and paleo versions of the same treats.
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Piling plates at Palates and Pâté

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:55:56 GMT
Last night’s Palates and Pâté brought decadent desserts and delicious dishes all for the benefit of Acadiana Outreach Center.
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Restaurant Guide hits the stands!

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:06:51 GMT

After weeks of constant phone calls and a dozen bowls of soup, the restaurant guide is complete and ready for consumption.

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Dish of the Day: Zea’s pesto-crusted trout

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:31:51 GMT
Zea’s does it all, but a seafood standout is the pesto-crusted trout.
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Final cooking class of the year Wednesday at E's Kitchen

elizabethr@theind.com (Elizabeth Rose) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:28:43 GMT
Bon Temps Grill’s Alexis Cupich is the star of E’s Kitchen’s final cooking class of the year.
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