Interviews and audio from the Afternoon Report
Afternoon Show Interviews
![Should You Pay For Restaurant Workers’ Healthcare? – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/02/Chef-Zach-and-Tiffiany-best-photo-KPEL-photo1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Should You Pay For Restaurant Workers’ Healthcare? – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
On this edition of "The Lafayette Food Junkie Show," Tiffiany Decou, the "Lafayette Food Junkie," and Chef Zack Doise of Phares' Restaurant discuss the idea of customers paying surcharges to cover healthcare costs for restaurant workers.
![Childhood Food Memories & Culinary Influences – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/03/Chef-Zach-and-Tiffiany-best-photo-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Childhood Food Memories & Culinary Influences – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
Tiffiany Decou, the "Lafayette Food Junkie," and Chef Zack Doise of Phares' Restaurant take you down memory lane in this edition of "The Lafayette Food Junkie Show."
![The Role Media Plays In Food – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/02/Chef-Zach-and-Tiffiany-best-photo-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Role Media Plays In Food – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
The role media - in all its forms - plays in food. That was the topic of discussion in the latest edition of "The Lafayette Food Junkie Show."
![Artmosphere Owner Talks Local Ordinance Issues – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/03/Artmosphere-photo-from-www.artmosphere.co_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Artmosphere Owner Talks Local Ordinance Issues – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
Artmosphere owner Berry Moody spoke with Tiffiany and Chef Zack Doise about the zoning issues they are having.
![ACLU Explains Why Local Government Can’t Stop Vulgar Music In Parades](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/08/476673251.jpg?w=980&q=75)
ACLU Explains Why Local Government Can’t Stop Vulgar Music In Parades
People still have the fundamental First Amendment right to play whatever music they want.
![What Foods Are Considered To Be Romantic? – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/01/Oysters.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Foods Are Considered To Be Romantic? – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
So, we all know that chocolates are considered to be the romantic food during Valentine's Day, or anytime guys want to get their significant sweetie something, well, sweet!
![Top 5 Romantic Restaurants In Lafayette/Acadiana – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/757/files/2014/02/Gift.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 5 Romantic Restaurants In Lafayette/Acadiana – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
What local restaurants are the most romantic? What makes a romantic restaurant - the food or the atmosphere? Tiffiany Decou, the "Lafayette Food Junkie," and Chef Zack Doise with Phares' Restaurant answer these questions on this edition of "The Lafayette Food Junkie Show."
![A Conversation With Sous Chef Clair Burton – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/01/Clair-Burton-FB-e1422408092908.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Conversation With Sous Chef Clair Burton – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
The female chef community in Lafayette is small, but seems to be growing. That’s the observation of Tiffiany Decou, “The Lafayette Food Junkie,” who decided to bring on one of them, Sous Chef Clair Burton from Social Southern Table & Bar.
![Mardi Gras Desserts That’ll Make You Wish The Holiday Was Year Round](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/01/Tiffiany-Decou-youtube.png?w=980&q=75)
Mardi Gras Desserts That’ll Make You Wish The Holiday Was Year Round
Tiffiany Decou, the "Lafayette Food Junkie," takes you to Indulge on Kaliste Saloom to try some tasty Mardi Gras desserts!
![“The Lafayette Food Junkie Show” Goes To L.A. For The TASTE Awards (Audio)](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/01/Tiffiany-Decou-at-TASTE-Awards-FB-e1506454737451.jpg?w=980&q=75)
“The Lafayette Food Junkie Show” Goes To L.A. For The TASTE Awards (Audio)
The show went up against the best of the best from across the nation.
![Reorganizing Your Fridge To Eliminate Food Waste – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/01/Fridge-KPEL-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Reorganizing Your Fridge To Eliminate Food Waste – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
Tiffiany (the "Lafayette Food Junkie") and Chef Zack have these tips for reorganizing your fridge so you can best avoid food spoiling on you.
![Should The Government Be Telling Us What To Eat? – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Joe-Raedle-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Should The Government Be Telling Us What To Eat? – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
The role of government in our daily lives. It's a topic that gets discussed many times here on KPEL, and it's a topic that was discussed as it pertains to the food industry and what we eat.
![Eating Right & Cleansing Yourself – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/03/Tiffiany-Decou-and-Chef-Zach-Doise.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Eating Right & Cleansing Yourself – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
In the first episode of 2015, Tiffiany Decou “The Lafayette Food Junkie,” and Chef Zack Doise decided to address ways that you can eat (and drink) healthier to start the new year.
![Visions For 2015 Lafayette Culinary Scene – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Chef-Zach-and-Tiffiany-best-photo-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Visions For 2015 Lafayette Culinary Scene – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
In this week's edition of the show, Tiffiany Decou "The Lafayette Food Junkie," and Chef Zack Doise discuss the question, "What do you hope comes to the culinary scene in 2015?" Two of the things they talked about on the show were the expansion of farm to table in Lafayette and tasting menus.
![Jolie’s Louisiana Bistro Gives National Geographic The Goat](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Jolies-Louisiana-Bistro-website-screen-capture.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jolie’s Louisiana Bistro Gives National Geographic The Goat
Chef Greenspan met up with Greg Doucet of Jolies' Louisiana Bistro and was taken to visit with a local goat cheese maker.
![How To Brew The Perfect Cup Of Coffee At Home – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/108290337.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How To Brew The Perfect Cup Of Coffee At Home – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
In this edition of the show, Tiffiany Decou, the “Lafayette Food Junkie,” and Chef Zack Doise with Phares’ Kitchen welcome Mark Whitney (the coffee equivalent of a sommelier) from Reve Coffee to talk about making that perfect cup of coffee from inside your own house. They discuss interesting coffee combinations, local roasters versus corporate roasters and recipes.
![Restaurants That Are Open For Christmas – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Masalas-Indian-Kitchen-masalaindiankitchen.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Restaurants That Are Open For Christmas – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
In this edition of the show, Tiffiany Decou, the “Lafayette Food Junkie,” and producer Seth Hulin (filling in for Chef Zack Doise with Phares’ Kitchen) discuss which Lafayette area restaurants are open for Christmas and whether any restaurants should be open on Christmas Day.
![Does Lafayette Really Support Its Own? – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/03/Tiffiany-Decou-and-Chef-Zach-Doise.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Does Lafayette Really Support Its Own? – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
Tiffiany and Chef Zack discussed the plight of small locally owned restaurants.
![“The Lafayette Food Junkie Show” Named Finalist For TASTY Awards](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/11/taste-award.jpg?w=980&q=75)
“The Lafayette Food Junkie Show” Named Finalist For TASTY Awards
It was a year ago in November that "The Lafayette Food Junkie Show" went on the air; now the show is a finalist for the Taste Awards, which is a national competition featuring the best of the best and showcases some of the biggest names in Television, Online, in Film and on Radio.
![Restaurants That Will Be Open On Thanksgiving – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2013/11/frozen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Restaurants That Will Be Open On Thanksgiving – “The Lafayette Food Junkie Show”
What restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving here in Lafayette/Acadiana area?