Food

But let's be real, there are days when you just don't have the energy, time, or all the secret ingredients to whip up a pot of this goodness yourself. That's when the local gumbo hotspots come to the rescue. You know, those places where they've been perfecting their gumbo game for generations. They've got your back with pints or even quarts of that liquid gold that tastes just like grandma's. Here is a list of where locals say you can find the best grab-and-go gumbo in Acadiana.

The internet is currently in a heated argument over a Louisiana map breaking down, by region, who really knows how to make gumbo.

Rouses, a popular grocery store chain in Louisiana, has recently taken an unconventional culinary leap by announcing the sale of Pumpkin Spice Bacon, leaving locals with mixed feelings about this autumn-inspired creation.

Here are the top 5 best places to get Boudin in Acadiana.

One culture's cuisine that Lafayette has in abundance is Italian food. Lafayette has a multitude of Italian Restaurants. Here are the top five Italian restaurants according to Yelp.

The anticipation is building in Carencro as Wing Stop prepares to open a new location in the area. Residents and wing enthusiasts alike are excited to see the familiar Wing Stop sign up outside and construction work in full swing.

The KFC located in Abbeville has unexpectedly shut its doors, along with numerous other locations in South Louisiana.

Goose Creek Candles has given you a chance to make your entire house smell like a Little Debbie snack. experience ultra-realistic scents created in collaboration with the experts behind all of your favorite flavors. They made sure to cover all their bases, they offer everything from the famous oatmeal pie to the fan-favorite cosmic brownie in candle form.

Eagle Produce LLC recalls whole cantaloupe sold in Louisiana grocery stores because of possible health risks. On Wednesday afternoon Eagle Produce initiated a voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of whole cantaloupes due to the potential of them being contaminated with Salmonella. According to the FDA, a test was conducted in a distribution center where they concluded this information.

Where are the best sushi restaurants in Lafayette? Well, don't worry here are the top 5 sushi restaurants in Lafayette, Louisiana according to Yelp.

One of our local Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area farmers markets has been named the best in Louisiana and has also received national recognition.

The Chimes is now open in Lafayette, but what's the first thing you should order?

After captivating the palates of Acadiana residents for over four years, Scratch Farm Kitchen has officially reopened its doors at a new location, elevating the farm-to-table dining experience in Lafayette.

The Chick-fil-A on Louisiana Avenue is undergoing substantial renovations aimed to bring it on par with its newer counterparts on Kaliste Saloom and Johnston Street at Ridge Road. Louisiana Senator Gerald Boudreaux discussed the upgrade in a recent Facebook post, referencing information initially reported by Developing Lafayette.

Lafayette is no stranger to a good cup of coffee so it is no surprise that the opening of a new coffee shop concept in town has been on everyone's radar. In June, Developing Lafayette reported that construction for Scooter's Coffee's first Louisiana location had started off of West Congress in front of Hub City Fitness Elite right next to Bayou Shadows Apartment Complex. As we get closer to October, their tentative opening month, construction has reached its final stages.

The announcement of a new Starbucks coming to Veteran's Memorial Drive in Abbeville has the local community buzzing, but not everyone is celebrating.

In an effort to get customers in and out of their drive-thru line, Chick-fil-A launched a new feature on their mobile app that has started rolling out to select locations across the country. Customers will now have the option when they place an order through the mobile app to pick up using the 'Mobile-Thru' express lane. Typically when you place an order on the app it prompts you to select drive-thru, carry-out, or dine-in. Now with the addition of the 'Mobile-Thru', customers will have a new, and hopefully quicker, pick-up option on the app.

Local favorite Tsubaki Japanese Restaurant, located at 3564 Ambassador Caffery, has temporarily closed its doors.

Arby's says you can expect a venison Elk Blend burger topped with melty Swiss Cheese, Crispy Onions, Sweet Garlic & Dill Pickles, and a Dark Cherry Steak Sauce served on a toasted Brioche Bun. The Big Game burger is made with 34% Venison, 33% Elk, and 33% Ground Beef Blend. It will be available for a limited time and in limited quantities beginning September 12th.

Big heads up for McDonald's fans in the Bayou State – your favorite fast-food joint is shaking things up, and it's all about the soda.