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Seafood City: Crawfish abounds in Abbeville

Situated in the heart of Acadiana in Vermilion Parish, Abbeville is a beautiful town filled with people who really know how to cook. I have yet to come across a household without a fabulous cook in it. Abbeville is centered by Magdalen Square with huge oak trees, a gazebo, a fountain, and a statue of the town’s founder, Pere Mégret, the Catholic priest who established ...

Ode to Jolie Blonde: Cajun legend inspires fine dining venue in Lafayette

World-renowned artist George Rodrigue awoke in the middle of the night, haunted by the image of the Cajun legend that tells the story of Jolie Blonde, a pretty blonde woman who left a lover for someone else. Inspired by the tale, Rodrigue painted the portrait with long, fast strokes, finishing at daybreak. This was to be the first of hundreds of versions he would paint ...

Down by the Riverside: Bistro dining on the Tchefunct

Driving into the dreamy sunset over Lake Pontchartrain on a warm spring evening, I watch the pink and purple clouds melt into the sky as I head to tiny Madisonville, where people stroll down sleepy streets that stretch lazily along the river. Boaters from Covington, New Orleans, Slidell, and Baton Rouge dock across the street from a couple of great restaurants, Water Street ...

Asian Inspiration: Tsunami attracts loyal fans

America has become a sushi nation. The number of sushi bars in the U.S. has quintupled in the last decade. South Louisiana offers many fine sushi destinations, but those who know their sushi have definite opinions about which place offers the freshest fish, the best rolls, and most intriguing flavor combinations. In Lafayette, any day is sushi day for sushi connoisseurs. ...

Tommy’s Touch: A culinary evolution

I have often pondered which famous restaurant I would select if I had to have one last classic fine dining experience in New Orleans before heading up to the pearly gates and I have always deliberated between the same three favorites: Galatoire’s for lunch (on a Friday), Commander’s for dinner, and Arnaud’s for brunch, despite the fact that I have tried nearly all ...

Allons Dansez a Lafayette!: It’s a family affair at Randol’s

It is rare to come across a Cajun dance hall that offers international fare and a fine dining experience on par with some of the best restaurants in Louisiana. Randol’s Restaurant et Salle de Danse in Lafayette breaks the glass ceiling on the Cajun dance hall formula. Sure, there are cowboy hats and fiddles and you will see people “cuttin’ da rug” nightly on the ...

The Jewel of Alexandria: It’s a family affair at the memorable Diamond Grill

With its historic setting in the former C.A. Schnack’s Jewelry Store, the Diamond Grill dazzles its guests with sumptuous Creole cuisine, a romantic ambience, and first-class service delivered by a well-trained wait staff donning crisp, pin-striped aprons. From the jumbo Gulf shrimp martini served festively in a martini glass to the fried green tomatoes, buttery escargots ...

Italian Enticements: Contemporary trattoria serves unpretentious old world cuisine

Before the snazzy new Domenica restaurant opened on Baronne Street in September, there were 2,500 pounds of salami slowly curing, in addition to prosciuttos and hams that had been aging for close to a year at the Besh Restaurant Group’s shared smokehouse at La Provence in Lacombe. Chef-partner Alon Shaya had packed them away before his initial “study abroad” adventures ...

Close to Home: Chef Susan Spicer creates an overnight sensation in Lakeview

On the Friday evening we dined at Chef Susan Spicer’s wildly popular new Mondo restaurant in Lakeview, every table was filled to capacity. While being escorted to our table, I spotted a few familiar faces and various local celebs in the crowd, including actor Bryan Batt, who is best known for playing Salvatore Romano on the AMC series Mad Men. Due to the no-reservations ...

Ode to Clementine: New Iberia restaurant pays homage to a folk art legend

The spirit of Clementine Hunter lives on in the antique bar and charming restaurant that was named after her in New Iberia 10 years ago. Clementine’s, located on historic Main Street, is a fine dining establishment where a combination of Cajun, Creole, and French-inspired dishes are served with New Orleans flair. Adjoining the restaurant is a catering facility, which ...