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Blue Dog Cafe: Art and Awesome Dishes in Lafayette, Louisiana

Which came first, the art or the restaurant? Guests at Blue Dog Cafe in Lafayette, Louisiana, will enjoy fabulous cuisine while they learn the answer to that question. During this time of social distancing and isolation, we still have to eat. And we still want to patronize local restaurants that we love, helping to keep …

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Warm, cheesy bread covered generously with fresh crawfish is a favorite among the appetizers at Luna Bar & Grill in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Cajun Dishes and Music: Luna Bar & Grill, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Chef/Owner Dave Evans dreamed of opening a 100% Cajun restaurant from his IT desk job, and the dream became a reality in October of 2013. His ideas and recipes have been so successful in Lake Charles that a second location will open soon in Lafayette. Location: Luna Bar & Grill, 719 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, …

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smoked brisket sandwich, a jaw-dropping creation of Chef Lyle Broussard at Jack Daniel's Bar and Grill in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill: Lake Charles, Louisiana Gem

Chef Lyle Broussard’s award-winning skill is showcased in this fabulous restaurant inside L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The flavors and dishes he learned from watching relatives during his childhood have been fine-tuned, and diners at Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill are eager to devour them. Location: 777 Ave L’Auberge, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Website …

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Grits and shrimp creole style seafood

Cajun Creole at Restaurant des Familles, Crown Point, Louisiana

A splendid bayou view, complete with a “beware of alligators” sign and Spanish moss hanging from the trees, complements a meal of both Cajun and Creole favorite dishes at Restaurant des Familles in the Mississippi River Delta region of Louisiana. Pirates no longer fill their treasure chests in Jean Lafitte Historical Park and Preserve, but …

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The Entrance to Arnaud's French 75 Bar

Arnaud’s Restaurant in New Orleans: 100 Years of Excellence:

Few restaurants can claim a century of dishing up some of [amazon_textlink asin=’1465457216′ text=’New Orleans’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’06499c9e-3447-11e8-8a03-a1095dcd99f5′] finest Creole cuisine. However, Arnaud’s is set to accomplish that in 2018. Perhaps it’s the spirit of the original owner, [amazon_textlink asin=’B002G79TF2′ text=’Arnaud Cazenave’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’19c233bf-3447-11e8-860f-d38b8a2ecf92′]. A French wine salesman here was a man who …

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Sweet and Savory Company in Gonzales, Louisiana

Sweet and Savory Company is an 8-table restaurant that provides casual dining experiences with a modern twist to Louisiana’s staple foods. Within the first year of opening, Chef Brandon Lee won the 2015 Best Chef of Louisiana from American Culinary Federation. This hidden gem uses fresh, local ingredients to ensure satisfaction of the customers. Sweet + …

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