I can't really speak to the Laffy dining scene. I went to the Cochon up there once, but I have spoken with Link associates about the business. It didn't turn out to what Donald wanted. My impression was the average diner was a "new money" customer who wanted more of a steakhouse atmosphere. Plenty of highballs, and BS like that. Dining is more of a social scene then just a great meal. Plus the younger crowd is completedly unfamiliar with upscale dining. My .02

ETA: I am in no way endorsing Ruffino's FYI. My only time going when I was in college was quite bad. It may have changed as that was at least 5 years ago.

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Posted by BlackenedOut

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Posted on 5/21/13 at 2:29 pm to Oenophile Brah

Thats a pretty good assessment. Dining in some places is going somewhere and having lots of drinks, standing around a bar, and sharing a few bites of an appetizer. Its one reason why cities need bars and restaurants.

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Posted by bdevill

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Posted on 5/21/13 at 2:59 pm to Oenophile Brah

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the average diner was a "new money" customer who wanted more of a steakhouse atmosphere

There were some diners however, that frequented Cochon regularly, that appreciated the offerings and the originality. There just weren't enough of them, which supports the "venue size" assertion.

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Posted by Y.A. Tittle

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Posted on 5/21/13 at 3:15 pm to Oenophile Brah

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My impression was the average diner was a "new money" customer who wanted more of a steakhouse atmosphere. Plenty of highballs, and BS like that. Dining is more of a social scene then just a great meal. Plus the younger crowd is completedly unfamiliar with upscale dining. My .02

This is why a place like Lafonda's has made a killing there for 50+ years, serving food nobody in Lafayette admittedly wants to eat (I actually like the food there) with Everclear margaritas.