Looking for BBQ and plate lunch places in the Cajun Country (near to Breaux Bridge, but happy to drive). Pig Stand in Ville Platte was mighty fine, but other recommendations would be appreciated (dinner and lunch). A nice cozy...

thanks so much for your recs celeste...so you think my best bet is to take 90 huh? i’m all for getting off the interstate, esp if the scenery and food is better! i have a question tho – about how big of an area does...

like to visit Cajun Country, as I have heard there is amazing food there —but from what I understand, most of it may be too far away for a day trip. Can you recommend trips that fall within a two hour drive from NO that...

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. In this case I feel pretty good about the food side of the equation, but am looking for some good bar recommendations for Friday night in the Rayne/Eugene area. I’m looking for small, local, [cajun] honkey-tonks –...

what’s good to get here. is there a special day to go? also, how are the prices and is there a market/deli attached to get some boudin to go????

in the Covington area. We’ll then be heading to Breaux Bridge for the next couple of days. I plan on going to Black’s or Dupays for oysters at least once. What are the must- eat restaurants in that area for great...

Three days in Cajun Country; four days in New Orleans. Just got home (Milwaukee), thinking about a cleansing fast. Thanks to Chowhounders for recommendations! Boudin: Tried several places. Best was at Chadeaux’s on 167 in...

Looking for the best muffaletta ....location is not that important, but a dive place with great food and cheap beer (or better yet BYOB) would be even better.

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