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Lafayette peeps (or anyone) - I'd like some suggestions
Posted on 10/2/15 at 12:22 am
Posted on 10/2/15 at 12:22 am
Here's the deal. I'm meeting friends from out of state for a couple of days in Lafayette.
I spend my time between New Orleans, BR and Lafayette, so I know a little bit about the scene and how each city differs in food and culture. It will be extra fun for these folks because they've never experienced anything true cajun. Years ago, I met them in New Orleans for a day, so they've been to Louisiana just once, had crawfish, experienced zydeco music, etc. I'd like to show them a very unique time in Lafayette that they couldn't find anywhere else. Something indigenous to cajun country. I think the obvious answer would be a boucherie, but that's just not a possibility, so...
I'm looking for eating suggestions or general "things to do" for them.
A few minutes away is Glenda's Creole Kitchen. Never been, but I've heard good things about it.
Is Randol's a tourist trap like Boutin's was in Baton Rouge or is it a fun place for live cajun music? Was thinking about that too but I've never been there. I could see eating somewhere else and then going for the music and dancing.
A visit to Avery Island might be in order. Also a drive through Daiquiri just for the novelty of it. Something along those lines.
We won't have a place to cook, so a trip to Scott Don's/Billy's/BS is out. Also for instance, I don't want to take them to a restaurant like Charlie G's. Even though it's a great restaurant, it's not Lafayette specific.
Hopefully this won't turn into the "best plate lunch in town" thread because there's been plenty of those.
I've got ideas, but I wanted to canvas your opinions to see if I'm missing anything.
Suggestions?
I spend my time between New Orleans, BR and Lafayette, so I know a little bit about the scene and how each city differs in food and culture. It will be extra fun for these folks because they've never experienced anything true cajun. Years ago, I met them in New Orleans for a day, so they've been to Louisiana just once, had crawfish, experienced zydeco music, etc. I'd like to show them a very unique time in Lafayette that they couldn't find anywhere else. Something indigenous to cajun country. I think the obvious answer would be a boucherie, but that's just not a possibility, so...
I'm looking for eating suggestions or general "things to do" for them.
A few minutes away is Glenda's Creole Kitchen. Never been, but I've heard good things about it.
Is Randol's a tourist trap like Boutin's was in Baton Rouge or is it a fun place for live cajun music? Was thinking about that too but I've never been there. I could see eating somewhere else and then going for the music and dancing.
A visit to Avery Island might be in order. Also a drive through Daiquiri just for the novelty of it. Something along those lines.
We won't have a place to cook, so a trip to Scott Don's/Billy's/BS is out. Also for instance, I don't want to take them to a restaurant like Charlie G's. Even though it's a great restaurant, it's not Lafayette specific.
Hopefully this won't turn into the "best plate lunch in town" thread because there's been plenty of those.
I've got ideas, but I wanted to canvas your opinions to see if I'm missing anything.
Suggestions?
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Posted on 10/2/15 at 12:39 am to Degas
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Posted on 10/2/15 at 12:40 am to Degas
Prejeans is good for that
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Posted on 10/2/15 at 12:53 am to cbtullis
quote:I've only been there once but not for the music. It was probably a decade ago, and I remember red checkered tablecloths and a basket of fried things that all looked the same. Wasn't impressed enough to ever get back. Would you go for the food these days?
Prejeans is good for that
Great suggestion on Olde Tyme.
What's the consensus here, Prejean's over Randol's?
This post was edited on 10/2/15 at 1:09 am
Posted on 10/2/15 at 1:09 am to Degas
I haven't been to Randol's in a few years, but I've taken people there a number of times. It's fun to watch the dancing especially if you can get a table near the floor so you aren't watching on the TVs in there. All of my meals have been very good for what they are.
There are definitely tourists there, but it looks like a seasoned group of locals always on the dance floor. I didn't like my meal at all the last time I went to Prejean's with some folks. It had gone down substantially in my opinion. I left hungry bc my food wasn't good enough to eat. Same with those with me.
I'd go to Randol's again.
What about Riverside Inn?
There are definitely tourists there, but it looks like a seasoned group of locals always on the dance floor. I didn't like my meal at all the last time I went to Prejean's with some folks. It had gone down substantially in my opinion. I left hungry bc my food wasn't good enough to eat. Same with those with me.
I'd go to Randol's again.
What about Riverside Inn?
Posted on 10/2/15 at 6:39 am to Degas
Take them to Richard's (ree-shards) in Abbeville for some boiled crabs, go early since they may sell out of the nice ones. That's about as submersed in Cajun country as you'll ever get. Stop by Heberts on the way and show them all of the yummy 'specialty meats'. Hell a few dozen oysters at Shucks on the way as well, just so they can laugh their asses off at how the waitresses talk.
This post was edited on 10/2/15 at 7:21 am
Posted on 10/2/15 at 6:54 am to Degas
Several years ago I was in BR for a game and had Friday afternoon to kill. Count recommended Pat's Fisherman's Wharf in Henderson so I took a drive out there.
I don't think the food was amazing, but I do remember thinking that it was very Louisiana. Sitting outside on the deck right on the bayou, drinking a bloody mary, watching an old man fish from a flat bottom boat...
It was really nice.
I don't think the food was amazing, but I do remember thinking that it was very Louisiana. Sitting outside on the deck right on the bayou, drinking a bloody mary, watching an old man fish from a flat bottom boat...
It was really nice.
Posted on 10/2/15 at 7:27 am to Degas
Glenda's has some great Creole food. You can go there then stop at Poche's just down the road and pick up some boudin and cracklins. Johnson's Bouccainerie would also be a good suggestion.
Posted on 10/2/15 at 7:36 am to Degas
If you want to take them somewhere to experience music AND food, probably Randol's and Prejean's are the best bet. Neither are great on the food side, but decent. You might be able to get boiled crabs at Randol's right now. I'd probably give Randol's a slight edge except that if you're wanting to watch the dancing also, the tables with good views are limited.
Another place to take them, not so much for the food but the music is Whiskey River Landing on the levee in Henderson.
You don't need a place to cook to treat them to some good boudin and cracklin.
Another place to take them, not so much for the food but the music is Whiskey River Landing on the levee in Henderson.
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We won't have a place to cook, so a trip to Scott Don's/Billy's/BS is out
You don't need a place to cook to treat them to some good boudin and cracklin.
Posted on 10/2/15 at 10:51 am to Boudreaux35
we stopped in at Avery Island last year on our way to New Orleans and really enjoyed it. Actually wish we have spent more time - just did the factory tour and gift shop, not the gardens.
We also hit up LeJeune's Bakery in Jeanerette, but got therw late so missed on on the French bread and their garlic bread but did grab some ginger cakes which were ok.
We also hit up LeJeune's Bakery in Jeanerette, but got therw late so missed on on the French bread and their garlic bread but did grab some ginger cakes which were ok.
Posted on 10/2/15 at 10:58 am to Degas
Take them to Billy's and get boudin, cracklin, and the pepper jack boudin balls.
Maybe get lunch at Riverside Inn and go to Parish Brewery to get some beer after.
Maybe get lunch at Riverside Inn and go to Parish Brewery to get some beer after.
This post was edited on 10/2/15 at 11:00 am
Posted on 10/2/15 at 11:45 am to Degas
It's a little out of the way, but Cafe des Ami in Breaux Bridge will get you good food and sometimes music, in an authentic small town, downtown kind of way.
Posted on 10/2/15 at 12:14 pm to Degas
I'm not sure which between Randol's or Prejeans. Wasn't impressed with my last meal at Randol's but it's been awhile. It's been even longer for Prejean's. Music was always pretty good at both but i preferred the atmosphere at Randol's.
Cafe des Amis (Breaux Bridge) for good music and food but music is only on Sat mornings i believe.
Riverside Inn (Broussard) is much better than Randol's & Prejean's, but I don't think they do any Cajun Bands.
Bayou Teche Brewery has Cajun jams sometimes. Worth looking into.
Blue Moon Saloon. Highly recommended nightime spot for music. No food.
Johnson's Boucaniere for their Parrain Special or Campos Special is always worth the trip. My favorite boudin in Laffy.
Glenda's is solid. Take a look at the times though.
Shade Tree Cafe is a pretty unique thing. Plate lunches cooked out of an old home and eating under live oak trees. I've never been (only open weekdays) but have heard nothing but good things.
Creole Lunch House for thier stuffed bread (cash only).
I'm not sure about the things to do...Out of stater's get a free visit to Red's (at least they used to) if they're fitness buffs or just really looking to kill some time?
Cafe des Amis (Breaux Bridge) for good music and food but music is only on Sat mornings i believe.
Riverside Inn (Broussard) is much better than Randol's & Prejean's, but I don't think they do any Cajun Bands.
Bayou Teche Brewery has Cajun jams sometimes. Worth looking into.
Blue Moon Saloon. Highly recommended nightime spot for music. No food.
Johnson's Boucaniere for their Parrain Special or Campos Special is always worth the trip. My favorite boudin in Laffy.
Glenda's is solid. Take a look at the times though.
Shade Tree Cafe is a pretty unique thing. Plate lunches cooked out of an old home and eating under live oak trees. I've never been (only open weekdays) but have heard nothing but good things.
Creole Lunch House for thier stuffed bread (cash only).
I'm not sure about the things to do...Out of stater's get a free visit to Red's (at least they used to) if they're fitness buffs or just really looking to kill some time?
This post was edited on 10/2/15 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 10/2/15 at 12:34 pm to Degas
If it's a weekend, check the downtown alive schedule and start there on Friday afternoon if there is a good band then wander over to Johnson's.
Posted on 10/2/15 at 1:39 pm to Degas
Posted on 10/2/15 at 1:55 pm to Degas
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What's the consensus here, Prejean's over Randol's?
Unless you want the Cajun dance lessons
Posted on 10/2/15 at 2:26 pm to Degas
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Prejean's over Randol's
Pont Breaux's over either of them
Posted on 10/2/15 at 2:34 pm to Degas
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We won't have a place to cook, so a trip to Scott Don's/Billy's/BS is out
Just pick up some boudin and cracklins.
Posted on 10/2/15 at 2:41 pm to mouton
Cafe des Amis Breaux Bridge Saturday morning Zydeco brunch, food,music,happy people, great spot.PoBoys Riverside Inn for dinner.
Posted on 10/2/15 at 3:53 pm to RetiredTiger
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