Louisiana is known for its flavorful Cajun food, so when you’re in the mood for this type of cooking, you can enjoy a meal at several top restaurants. Check out a few of the local favorites when it comes to whipping up Cajun and Creole recipes.

1. The Cajun Table

The Cajun Table has been a Lafayette staple since it opened in 2015. It started as a food truck, while the brick-and-mortar location on Ambassador Caffery opened in 2017. You can enjoy lunch or dinner at this eatery, where menu options include dishes prepared with traditional Cajun spices. Start your meal with an order of Maw’s crawfish dip, served with toasted French bread, fried crawfish tails, and green onions, or go for one of the fried options on the starters menu. These include onion rings, fried pickles, fried crab claws, and fried mushrooms.

The loaded Cajun bacon cheeseburger is a local favorite, while the lunch specials vary each day. A few of the unique options include crawfish fettuccine, chicken and smoked sausage sauce piquant, and crawfish etouffee. The po’boy sandwiches are full of Cajun flavor, as well, available with fried shrimp or fried catfish and your choice of tasty toppings.

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Shopping for a new SUV is an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. Comparing the options in the compact crossover can feel like a challenge, but when you want luxury, it’s tough to beat the models in the Cadillac lineup. Check out the features of the 2020 XT4 Sport to see what makes it so appealing.

1. Stylish Exterior

From the outside, the 2020 Cadillac XT4 Sport showcases an appealing design. The front end has an oversized front grille, while the air intakes on both sides beneath the lighting add flair. The Sport trim level is the top option and comes equipped with glossy black trim elements, a sporty mesh front grille, LED front cornering lamps and turn signals, black roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated and power-folding side mirrors, an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, and tinted taillights. You can further upgrade the Sport model to include a power sunroof, side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, and 20-inch wheels.

2. Impressive Power and Performance

The 2020 XT4 Sport has a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 258 pound-feet of torque and 237 horsepower. It pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission that delivers smooth, even shifting and quick response times when you accelerate. Front-wheel drive comes standard, although you can upgrade the Sport trim to include Cadillac’s all-wheel-drive system.

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Lafayette sits in the southern part of Louisiana, giving residents access to a number of nearby cities. If you’re looking to take a trip from Lafayette, check out these fun day trips that allow you to experience other areas and cultures without having to travel too far.

1. Henderson

Henderson is a small town located about 17 miles outside of Lafayette. According to census data, the town has just under 2,000 residents, 40% of which are Cajun French. Along the main road, you can find restaurants serving authentic Cajun fare, casual bars, and spots offering swamp tours. If you do take a trip to Henderson, be sure to check out Prehistoric Park, the state’s only attraction dedicated to the dinosaurs. It sits on 12 acres of land and features realistic dinosaur replicas, animated exhibits, and a sandbox where kids can dig for bones.

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Looking for the perfect balance of practical family features and luxury comfort, all in a confident and exciting small SUV? The 2020 Cadillac XT4 may be the hero of your story. Take a look at what makes this Cadillac family hauler a class leader.

Interior and Comfort

The 2020 XT4 seats five and has a pleasant interior with roomy and pleasant rear seat row. Teens and adults will have enough space to relax and stretch out in the back, which is not the case with some of the XT4’s competitors. The cabin is lined with quality, soft-touch materials, lending an air of class, and an active noise cancellation system comes standard, helping keep the interior quiet during rainstorms, engine revs, and more. With these touches, you’ll find the XT4 a welcome companion on any spontaneous road trips.

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Southern Louisiana is home to diverse city culture combined with historic old-America attractions and quaint farm towns. From Lafayette, you’re in the ideal hub spot to make day trips to interesting places. Here are just a few top-tier day trip ideas starting from Lafayette.

1. Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge

About 50 minutes northeast of Lafayette, this beautiful bayou nature preserve is named for the Choctaw phrase meaning long river, and the river offers plenty to explore, whether by kayak, canoe, or walking trails. Spotting wildlife is very common, including alligators. Stay within 30 feet of all wildlife, and if you want to take pictures, bring a strong enough camera to shoot from afar.

2. Avery Island

Have you ever wondered where Tabasco sauce comes from? A half-hour from Lafayette, Avery Island is a salt dome, a fascinating land structure where a column of minerals shoots up like a hill from an ancient seabed. At this salt dome village in New Iberia, you can tour the Tabasco factory and see how the world’s most popular hot sauce is made. You should also make time for the Rip Van Winkle Gardens, a picturesque mansion and garden with an attached cafe and hotel if you decide to make your trip a little longer.

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The 2020 Chevy Equinox clearly stands out as a versatile vehicle among the small SUV cars. Due to its agility and comfort, General Motors have described this vehicle as a do-anything, go-anywhere type of vehicle. The vehicle has a superior infotainment system, fun-to-drive performance, and enhanced safety capabilities. You can depend on the vehicle to ferry you during your adventures within and outside your city.

Below are the features that make it perfect for all kinds of excursions.

Upgraded Engine

The 2020 Equinox engine upgrade intensifies the vehicle’s power and performance of the two engine options. The base engine features a 1.5-L turbocharged four-cylinder with 170-horsepower. The other one, a 2.0-L turbo-four packs 252-horsepower. The latter option is better for stronger performance and improved acceleration. However, even that base powertrain is more efficient than other compact SUVs.

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The Lafayette area has plenty for outdoor adventurers to see and do, whether you’re looking for a great photo opportunity, a place to get some exercise and fresh air, or if you just like to take in the pretty sights of Louisiana. These five parks near Lafayette each have great reasons to check them out.

1. Moncus Park

This popular park in the center of town is full of clean concrete paths and broad, grassy spaces. An old horse farm transformed into a beautiful public space, Moncus is home to many fun events throughout the year, including a regular farmers market on Saturdays. This park has plenty to offer, from panoramic lakeside views to tight forest trails. Climb one of the huge, low-limbed oak trees, sprawl out on the grass with a book, go bike riding, or hunt for photo-worthy flowers and viewpoints. Moncus is the top park in Lafayette, offering a little of everything.

2. Graham Brown Memorial Park

If you need a space to let the dogs run around, Graham Brown Memorial Park includes a large dog play area, along with plenty more in its 50-acre space. Kids can enjoy the playground or check out classes at the rec center, or families can have a picnic at the pavilion. The site also offers tennis courts for a fun and competitive workout. The park is known for being well-maintained, with plenty of trash cans, good bathroom maintenance, and overall convenient property design. Many Lafayette locals use Graham Brown Memorial Park for outdoor parties, such as for Christmas or birthdays.

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Chevy vehicles are known for their ride quality, styling, comfortable interior, and safety. The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu is no different and provides you with the best that Chevy has to offer in a midsize sedan. With crossover SUVs gaining momentum, it’s easy to overlook all that the Malibu provides, but with a little attention to detail, you’ll find yourself impressed by this car.

Exterior Design

Chevy cars have always had their flare and unique looks, and the 2020 Malibu continues this tradition. The styling of the Malibu is eye-catching with its sloping roofline and super-wide grille. Its overall coupe-like appearance sets it apart from the competitors in its class and it’s offered in five trims: L, LS, RS, LT, and Premier. The most appealing look comes on the Malibu RS, which is equipped with black Malibu badges, black RS badging, black Chevy bowties, black grille inserts, black 18-inch aluminum wheels, and dual exhaust outlets. Read the rest of this entry »

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If music is the heart of Louisiana, then food must be its soul. Cajun-style food is more than just a type of cooking, it’s a way of life. There’s no substitute for a fresh-made Cajun meal directly from one of the many restaurants found in the Lafayette area. Here are three of the best diners where you can grab a quick bite and taste the soul of Louisiana.

1. Hub City Diner

If you’re looking to grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner while you’re out, look no further than Hub City Diner. Founded in 1990 and still going strong, this diner has some of the best local food around. For breakfast, you have the choice of an omelet, pancakes, beignets, eggs, bacon, sausage, ham steak, diner scrams, and much more.  Read the rest of this entry »

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The Chevrolet Tahoe is one of the most enduring family SUVs on the road today. Its popularity hasn’t wavered since it was first introduced, and it continues to improve year by year. You may wonder how the 2020 Tahoe could improve upon its already family-friendly features. The answer is in the 2020 Tahoe Premier trim.

Interior Features

The 2020 Chevy Tahoe Premier is one of the most luxurious full-size SUVs on the market, having comfort and convenience at the forefront of its interior design. It is made for the long haul and offers all the amenities you need to take your family on the road to your next vacation destination. The stylish and extremely comfortable seats of the Tahoe Premier can carry up to eight passengers with room to spare, depending on the interior options you choose. Read the rest of this entry »

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