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5 Awesome, Local Prom Dress Shops In Lafayette

Jill McCoy — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:34:14 +0000

That wonderful time of year is approaching quickly. The time when all the guys and gals dress up nicely, jump in their carriage, and hit the ball... I mean the prom! I remember finding a dress for Prom was such a huge deal, and I certainly wanted to stand out. The important question is where can you ladies buy the most glamorous dress? I have five, fabulous, local prom dress shops so you can be the Belle of the Ball!

Harlem Shake – Lafayette, Louisiana Edition [VIDEO]

Hot 107-9 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:42:38 +0000

Check out Lafayette's version of the viral video phenomenon.

Bach Lunch 25th Anniversary!

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:00:05 +0000

Bach Lunch kicks off their 25th anniversary season on March 8 with Les Freres Michot at Parc Sans Souci in downtown Lafayette.

The Inagural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball for EVERYONE Announced This Morning

Jen — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:10:34 +0000

The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is heading to the Downtown Ballroom January 19th, 2012! You’re not in a Krewe? You don’t have to be! You are in a Krewe? You can come to our Ball too! ANYONE can join us for our Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball! For the entertainment, [...]

Best Places to Buy Pumpkins in Lafayette For Halloween

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:42:03 +0000

They are the traditional symbols of fall. Put them with a few orange and red oak leaves, a cornucopia and a little bit of hay and you’ve got a scene right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. They are pumpkins. Many people in South Louisiana don’t just display a carved pumpkin for Halloween, the big [...]

Eat Lafayette – Dax on Verot [Video]

Jill McCoy — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:20:17 +0000

Last week Brad and I went to Dax on Verot School Road for the Eat Lafayette campaign. The friendly folks at Dax fed us some awesome, Dax favorites to stuff our bellies with. Dax has a comfortable environment and it is super easy to find. Be sure to order the Dax hamburger; you will be [...]

Eat Lafayette – Coyote Blues [Video]

Jude Walker — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:00:17 +0000

The Eat Lafayette campaign continues and 97.3 The Dawg is proud to showcase some of the over 60 restaurants participating. Remember, when you eat local, your money stays in Acadiana! I had the great pleasure of visiting one of the my absolute favorite local restaurants recently. It just doesn’t get any better for Mexican food [...]

Eat Lafayette – Lagneaux's King of Seafood! [VIDEO]

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:51:35 +0000

Lagneaux's Seafood Restaurant on Ridge Road is one of the true treasures of Cajun Cuisine- family owned and run for over 40 years! Yum!

Lafayette in the National Spotlight Again!

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:11:11 +0000

Visitsouth.com is featuring the delicious barbeque restaurants we have here in Lafayette!

Eat Lafayette Presents Picante's

Jill McCoy — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:00:47 +0000

One of our food stops with Eat Lafayette was Picante Mexican Restaurant and Cantina. The food has more of a southwestern flare and it is delicious. Only the freshest ingredients are used each day to make the tastiest dishes. The staff at Picante’s were delightful and friendly. They really treated us to a five course [...]

Eat Lafayette Presents Pamplona Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Jill McCoy — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:48 +0000

We all know how many amazing restaurants Lafayette has to offer. Eat Lafayette acknowledges the unique and creative, locally owned restaurants in our area. Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant was on the list, and it was a pleasure to meet the kind staff and eat the delicious items from the menu.

The Next Big Scene – Lafayette

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:19:09 +0000

Lafayette has been chosen by Gourmet Magazine as one of the up and coming cities for music and food - our second accolade from Gourmet this month!

"Gourmet" Magazine Loves Boudin!

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:39:04 +0000

Gourmet Magazine has picked the Boudin Cookoff in Lafayette as one of the Top 10 Food Festivals in the US!

Farm Fresh in Lafayette

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:01:32 +0000

Visit Freetown Farmers Market in Lafayette every Wed from 2p-7p, and Saturdays from 9a-2p for locally grown produce, breads and craft items.

Eat Lafayette!

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:23:10 +0000

The 8th annual Eat Lafayette campaign runs through August 15th. It's a great opportunity to support our local restaurants!

Summer Fun At The Children's Museum of Acadiana

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:59:06 +0000

The Children's Museum of Acadiana has great programs for families and kids all summer long in downtown Lafayette!

Cajun Heartland State Fair!

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:08:09 +0000

The 24th annual Cajun Heartland State Fair is May 23-June 4th at the Cajundome!

Parking Maps For UL Graduation

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:51:51 +0000

University of Louisiana Lafayette Commencement is Saturday May 12. We've provided some parking maps for all who are attending the celebration!

Bruce's Picks For Lafayette's Healthiest Restaurant Chains

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:28 +0000

Healthy eating can certainly mean a salad or a sandwich or even a burger or po-boy. It's all about portions, condiments and sides. Let's take a look a some places that we know offer good food fast, at least as far as the national chains go.

Get Ready For The Bread Pudding Taste Off!

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:05:53 +0000

The 2nd annual Bread Pudding Taste Off will be held at Parc Sans Souci during Downtown Alive! May 18th. Don't miss it!