Food & Drink

Here are the Top 5 restaurants in Lafayette based on atmosphere, service and quality.

A new study released claims that eating spicy foods may help you live a little longer. It's also a good excuse for another one of those cold beers.

As Americans, and especially as Louisianians, we adore food. We know about the amazing food to experience here, but what do all of the other states have to offer, and what is Louisiana most known for in the foodie community? Spoonuniversity.com has done the research and has compiled "The 50 Foods Each State Is Famous For".

Our beloved "Cajun Boudin Trail" is currently sitting at number 6 on USA Today's "Best Food Trail". We simply can't sit back and let this national treasure come in at a measly number 6, can we?

Last week, a U.K. group struck fear in the hearts of bacon lovers everywhere when it predicted an "unavoidable" pork shortage next year. But now experts say there's no real threat of an impending "aporkalypse" here in the U.S. and that the organization's report amounts to nothing more than propaganda. Whew!

Taco Bell has been fighting in the fast food trenches for years, pimping out franchised fare using everything from smooth-talking chihuahuas, five buck boxes to the insanely popular chupacabra of tacos known as the Doritos Locos Tacos. Well, it looks like it’s hit the jackpot.

As part of the Eat Lafayette campaign, I was able to take in some great food at one of the most unique restaurants in town, Dozo.  It is a sushi and hibachi restaurant that I can tell you has some great food. Check out the video below and make sure that you take the time to head over to Eat Lafayette and sign up to win a cruise...

Jon Soileau is a personal chef and a guy that knows and plays with food.  He joined us on the Afternoon Drive Home with Jeremy Lawrence to talk about his background in food and what his plans are to tell people about what he knows.  He'll join us every Friday to chat about food and fun and give us some of his experience...

The following is the unofficial list of Lafayette’s most missed restaurants. The ones we wish we could have back, and the ones will never forget.

When you hear a story like this, you just have to shake your head.