Food

Not everyone in South Louisiana wants to cook a big meal on Thanksgiving *GASP*. In fact, some prefer to dine out at restaurants, enjoying the holiday without the hassle of kitchen duty. This can be a practical choice for smaller families or individuals who want to avoid food waste and cleanup. Additionally, many restaurants offer special Thanksgiving menus, providing an opportunity to savor a professionally prepared feast.

The largest independent grocer in the state of Louisiana, Rouses, has partnered with the national coffee brand Starbucks. Coffee lovers across Louisiana will be excited about this partnership that has been in the works for a year.

The Gingerbread Twins Factory, launched by Lafayette’s popular Twins Bakery, now offers online ordering for their famous gingerbread cookies, delivering fresh, handcrafted treats nationwide.

Costco is connected to a listeria-related recall, with several popular chicken-based products being pulled from shelves.

Lafayette is home to hundreds of restaurants that range from traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine to Mexican and Lebanese. Chances are if you are craving it there is a place in town that serves it. Even though we have countless restaurants there are several that no matter when you go, will always have a wait. Here are the 7 Lafayette restaurants that are always worth the wait according to our listeners.

A popular drink that many people in Louisiana were once able to pick up at their local convenience store has been discontinued.

FSIS also extended this recall to schools because products included in the updated recall were distributed to schools nationwide.

Dozens of people rallied outside the Kellogg Co. headquarters demanding that the company remove artificial dyes from these breakfast cereals.

Louisiana residents are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for meat and poultry products recalled due to suspected listeria contamination.

Lafayette, Louisiana, is widely celebrated for its rich Cajun and Creole culinary heritage, but what many may not know is that the city is also home to some of the best taco spots in the South.

We never thought we would see the day McDonald's would launch a Chicken Big Mac, but apparently, they secretly launched it in California this past weekend to build up the hype for the official launch.

The locally loved small business 'Empanada Guy' has announced they will open their first location in Lafayette.

Louisiana shoppers are being warned about a recall involving a candy product sold at stores across the state.

Campbell's soup as you know it will never be the same once they get rid of this.

After multiple Boar's Head deli meat recalls in Louisiana and nationwide, the plant linked to the ongoing listeria outbreak is permanently closing.

Caroline's Cookies is breaking the internet with a huge announcement once again. In a post on social media, the locally loved cookie shop announced a third Louisiana location.

Cinnamon sold in Louisiana stores has been recalled several times in 2024 due to elevated levels of lead.

While all the products linked to the outbreak have been recalled, officials are concerned that consumers may still have them in their refrigerators. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an 825-page list of the names and locations of grocery stores that carried the recalled deli meat.

Just about every major cuisine in the world can be found at Eat Lafayette restaurants.

Taco Bell's across Louisiana have been celebrating the 'Bajaversary' of the cult classic, Baja Blast soda from Mountain Dew.