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When will Superior Grill finally open? Restaurant's latest joke taunts Lafayette diners.

By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer
9 hrs ago

Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, and Lafayette diners are still anxiously awaiting the opening of a new Superior Grill restaurant.

New restaurant at the Acadiana Beer Garden aims to create authentic Italian experience

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
May 6, 2024

When asked how many pizzas Sarrica's Little Italy sold from their new downtown Lafayette location during Festival International, Santi Sarrica could only smile and shake his head. The orders w…

Smiley: Sad story of the junkyard dog

BY SMILEY ANDERS | Columnist
May 5, 2024

Recent news items about dog shootings remind me of the story I wrote for The Shreveport Times in the early '60s.

This Lafayette-born musician is lending 'zydeco feel' to Rolling Stones set at Jazz Fest

BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer
Updated May 2, 2024

Zydeco accordionist and Lafayette native Dwayne Dopsie posted a picture on social media Wednesday of himself with singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Ronnie Wood backstage at the main stage at th…

Rain Angels help spread good vibes and sunshine for Festival International de Louisiane

BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer
May 2, 2024

Festival International de Louisiane 2024 is one for the books now that it has wrapped up another mega successful year.

Cinco Watson Fest, Tyree Neal and more music shows for the next 7 days

Staff report
May 2, 2024

BATON ROUGE

7 Baton Rouge and Acadiana chefs pick their favorite cocktails. See the results.

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

We asked Baton Rouge and Lafayette-area chefs and restaurateurs to pick their favorite cocktail in town, with the caveat being they couldn't pick their own restaurant.

Beloved Lafayette sports bar reopens after fire with new look and menu

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
May 1, 2024

Pete's tried to have a soft opening — but word got out, and this week the people of Lafayette flocked to the Johnston Street sports bar to see the new space after a fire shut down the business…

Friday's Dining Under the Stars will benefit Family Promise of Acadiana

Staff report
May 1, 2024

Dining Under the Stars, a fundraiser for Family Promise of Acadiana, takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Harold and Sarah Schoeffer Gardens, 3502 E. Simcoe St., Lafayette.

Teen actress Chloe Guidry on balancing life in Louisiana and success in Los Angeles

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 30, 2024

Chloe Guidry caught the acting bug when she was just 6 years old, and she's been pursuing her craft ever since with the dedication of a seasoned professional — all while keeping up with school…

A crispy chicken club for the ages: Best things we ate this week

Staff report
Apr 29, 2024

Chicken club from Overpass Merchant

Lafayette baker offers fresh, European-style sourdough, from her kitchen to yours

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 29, 2024

Rosalie Moyer and her husband Alec spent the early years of their marriage in Germany with the U.S. Army, where Moyer fell in love with the sourdough traditions of Germany and France.

Festival de la Prairie entertains families with 3 days of fun, food, music, rides

Community news report
Apr 29, 2024

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church’s annual Festival de la Prairie entertained attendees with carnival rides, food and children’s activities this weekend.

Festival International brings the world to this downtown Lafayette home

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 27, 2024

Imagine having the world come to your doorstep.

'Food rescue team' transports Festival International meals to community fridges

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer
Apr 27, 2024

If nothing else, you can expect to leave Festival International de Louisiane with a belly full of the region's finest cuisine.

Nurturing Nook offers free baby supplies while connecting parents to resources

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Apr 25, 2024

Every parent knows that a newborn tears through diapers and baby formula. The costs quickly add up for parents, especially those living on financial margins. Tack on inflation and the rising c…

Todd O'Neill, Blackberry Smoke and more music shows in Baton Rouge and Lafayette this week

Apr 25, 2024

BATON ROUGE

In a town saturated with Zydeco and Cajun acts, jazz can be a little harder to find

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 25, 2024

When Patrick and Steven O’Bryan — the restaurateur brothers behind Lafayette’s Bon Temps Grill — went looking for their next venture, the location told them what it wanted to be: a restaurant …

Her hair clips are viral on TikTok. The newest one celebrates Festival International.

BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer
Apr 25, 2024

Lafayette native and accessory designer Colette Bernard will be selling her hair claw clips at Festival International de Louisiane's merchandise booths, according to an Instagram post Wednesday.

New Iberia festival brings founding families together to celebrate area's Spanish roots

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 24, 2024

Last weekend the streets of downtown New Iberia filled with paella, flamenco dresses and sangria, with members of the community’s founding Spanish families parading down Main Street. In shinin…

Put your own oxygen mask on first: How do mothers take care of themselves? Let us know.

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
Apr 24, 2024

The flight attendant says, "Put your own oxygen mask on first," even though doing so doesn't come naturally to many mothers — whose instinct is to take care of their children. However, there's…

Festival International a homecoming for this 'psychedelic swamp soul' artist

BY HERMAN FUSELIER | Columnist
Apr 24, 2024

Few children have memories of hanging backstage with rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Fats Domino, or David Hidalgo of Los Lobos visiting in the family’s living room. But such is life when your father is…

This Acadiana high schooler acts alongside Elvis's granddaughter in Hulu miniseries

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 24, 2024

For one Acadiana-area high schooler, attending a red-carpet premiere just three days after prom is part and parcel of being a cheerleader, a junior and an actress with an impressive list of IM…

Check out our map of every food option at Festival International in downtown Lafayette

Staff report
Apr 24, 2024

Festival International celebrates the diverse cultures of south Louisiana and Acadiana through food and music.

Where to find authentic Italian pizza at Festival International this week

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 23, 2024

When Sarrica's Italian Pizza burst onto the Lafayette food scene in 2023, the business quickly started making moves, buoyed by local support for the Sarrica family's authentic Sicilian pizza.

Louisiana animal shelter names puppies after Taylor Swift eras in honor of new album

BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer
Apr 23, 2024

Taylor Swift's fame has become colossal over the years. Her cultural impact has managed to seep into every corner of the globe, and her unreachable celebrity status demands to be noticed.

Festival International starts this Wednesday. See who's playing and where.

BY JOANNA BROWN | Staff writer
Apr 23, 2024

Festival International de Louisiane brings an abundance of diverse sounds to Downtown Lafayette every year. Get ready to plan your unique festival experience starting this Wednesday with the 2…

Festival International is here: What to know about parking, wristbands, more before you go

BY JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2024

Lafayette's biggest celebration of food, art, music and culture is back this week as Festival International de Louisiane returns downtown.