local businesses

The former Rodizio Grill location at 4243 Ambassador Caffery reportedly already has a new local restaurant ready to move in.

For close to 60 years Acadiana has been seeing the iconic horse that sat proudly above Cal's Western Store on Johnston Street. Sadly Cal's closed their doors for good last year. Today however, it's been announced that the horse is getting a new home for everyone to enjoy for years to come.

Rock 'N' Bowl CEO Johnny Blancher joins Shannon Wilkerson to discuss the soft opening of Rock n' Bowl in Downtown Lafayette on Monday, July 16.

The two-story motel will be replaced for an affordable housing project geared toward artists.

Less is more, right?

The Lafayette Toys R Us is closing today, June 29, but the building itself could be home to one of many in - demand businesses.

Can you imagine living in Acadiana without any of our incredible, locally owned boudin shops, boutiques, music stores, jewelers, restaurants, hobby shops or sporting goods stores? That's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the amazingly diverse local services and goods you can find here. This Saturday, it's time to say "Thank You" to these people who help make our community such a wonderful place to live. It's time to "Shop Small"!

New regional marketing push seems pretty obvious.

Months ago, Rock 'N' Bowl announced they would be expanding operations from New Orleans and opening a new location in Downtown Lafayette. We haven't heard much else since the announcement, until now.

Another Lafayette restaurant has announced via Facebook that they have closed. ACME Taco & Burger on Johnston St. has announced they are now closed.

If you haven't heard of Lafayette's Folklore Goods and Supply yet, it's high time you do. The company, started by three local artists, is producing some of the most unique and South Louisiana-centric clothing and goods you're not wearing...yet.

How can small businesses benefit from Pokémon Go? Our branding expert Jaci Russo explains.

Man, I can't even count how many times I've shopped at Crystal Cottage in Lafayette for Mardi Gras, Halloween, school projects for the kids or just because. Well, it seems I'll still be able to do my shopping with Crystal Cottage, I'll just have to do it a little differently.

What businesses would you like to see come back to Lafayette? Here are my 5 picks.