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LAFAYETTE

With all the great food that can be found in Lafayette, it’s no wonder that it was deemed the Happiest City in America. Lafayette has been
known as a foodie destination for quite some time and has the credentials to prove it. Most recently MSN.com named Lafayette’s iconic Hub
City Diner one of the Best Diners in America and the French Press as the Best Chicken and Waffle Joint in Louisiana. Not to mention Food &
Wine Magazine naming Johnson’s Boucaniere as the Best BBQ in Louisiana. Here are a few drool-worthy story ideas to whet your appetite.

LAFAYETTE’S GLOBAL CUISINE
Acadiana has been a melting pot of cultures since its early beginnings. French-Canadians immigrated here in the mid-1700s, and the Old
Spanish Trail ran right through Louisiana, bringing together settlers and traders of all nationalities. Acadiana’s multicultural heritage has
made Lafayette one of the top foodie destinations in the country today. Whatever you’re craving, you’re sure to find it here. Come sample
and savor food inspired from around the world—without traveling too far from home. To view the stories behind Lafayette’s global cuisine, visit
LafayetteTravel.com/LafayettesGlobalCuisine.

COOLEST COCKTAILS IN LAFAYETTE
Here in Louisiana, locals have embraced the joie de vivre, or joy of living, which means they don’t shy away from a good cocktail. At any local
establishment, you can expect that whatever drink you order is prepared with great care. Visit LafayetteTravel.com/CoolestCocktails for a few
favorites to enjoy, whether for happy hour on the patio, an after-dinner drink or a beverage taken to go—it’s perfectly legal in Louisiana as long
as you don’t drink and drive. As always, drink responsibly!

FOOD TOURS
Lafayette has the Cajun & Creole flavors you crave, along with the freshest in Louisiana Gulf seafood. New generations of chefs are putting an
inventive spin on time-honored recipes using the freshest local ingredients making it an incredible place to eat. Whether your table is set with a
white tablecloth or a white paper napkin, you can be sure it’s going to taste incredible. Plan your own adventure on our boudin and plate lunch
trails or let a local choose for you with one of our food tours by visiting LafayetteTravel.com/FoodTours.

WHAT’S NEW
• Tchoup’s Midcity Smokehouse
https://developinglafayette.com/wp/tchoupschops-midcity-smokehouse-opening-thursday-food-photos-inside
• Viva la Waffle
https://developinglafayette.com/wp/viva-la-waffle-making-triumphant-2020-return-inside-of-the-former-dix-on-kaliste-saloom/
• Bon Temps Grill Moves to Former Blue Dog Location
https://developinglafayette.com/wp/bon-temps-grill-is-relocating-to-the-former-blue-dog-cafe-on-pinhook-road/
• Zarape Taco Shop
https://developinglafayette.com/wp/zarape-taco-shop-coming-soon-to-former-el-patron-taqueria-on-n-university/
• Hideaway Kitchen On Lee
https://developinglafayette.com/wp/hideaway-kitchen-on-lee-offering-smash-burgers-dancing-opening-in-downtown-lafayette/
• Huya Craft Coffee, A Local Company With Chitimacha Roots
https://developinglafayette.com/wp/huya-craft-coffee-a-local-company-is-coming-soon-to-youngsville/
• Handy Stop Market & Café
https://developinglafayette.com/wp/inside-look-at-the-now-open-handy-stop-market-cafe-in-downtown-lafayette/

Jesse Guidry| Lafayette CVC | Jesse@lafayettetravel.com | 337-232-3737 | Lafayettetravel.com

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