re: Dives/Good Eats in Prairieville & Gonzales

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Nah local dining is doing just fine....
places like Kevins, Swamp Pop, Dempsey's, Sammy's, Tommy's Fish House, Nooley's, Griffin Grill, Burger Delight, Starlight Cafe, etc etc etc.... are all still considered mom and pop type restaurants that are just fine.

Will you find a 4* type establishment, no as the closest thing you would have would be a Mike Anderson's on 30

But Gonzales/Prairieville area has a ton of local joints that offer great food for the price, a ton of gas stations and grocery stores offer meals that are on par with many restaurants.

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When I mentioned "fine dining" I wasn't necessarily referring to expensive or refined dining. I just meant quality cuisine. While there might be a number of locally-owned establishments, I just have never cared for the majority of them.

Sometimes, I feel as though people enjoy them sheerly for the convenience and "homemade" feel.

Now there was a restaurant in Duplesis off of Airline near the Nissan dealership that I thoroughly enjoyed when I was younger. It was a bistro in a unsightly pink building that didn't serve alcohol but offered a variety of tasty food.

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since Sno's has gone downhill (imo)

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I agree with you 100%. While the restaurant's decor and environment has certainly improved, the food quality has steadily declined in the last few years.