15 Restaurants to Try During Chuck Eats Restaurant Week

Chuck Eats Restaurant Week is your chance to indulge in the best meals in town at popular local restaurants. From January 17-26, enjoy must-have dishes from restaurants throughout Southwest Louisiana—from well-known favorites to discover hidden gems. Bring the family to The Terrace where adults can…

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Late Night Eats in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Once the sun sets over the beautiful Lake Charles, the fun late-night adventures begin. A good time is never scarce after hours here in Southwest Louisiana (SWLA), and lucky for you, neither is an unforgettable meal. A late-night adventure enjoying the many treasures SWLA has to offer is hard to…

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Where to Get Gumbo in Lake Charles

Whenever a cool snap hits in Southwest Louisiana, everyone knows it's gumbo weather . Of course, no one makes gumbo as good as your favorite relative, but we have some delicious contenders that even the most fastidious taste buds would agree are delicious and authentic. A true gumbo in Southwest…

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How to Make Gumbo

No visit to Southwest Louisiana is complete without a mouthwatering, savory, flavorful bowl of gumbo. While this Louisiana staple is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly winter day it remains a delicious favorite year-round. Gumbo is a type of mild or spicy stew made from a rich roux and typically…

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Gerald Gruenig Eats His Way Through Lake Charles

The man, the myth, the LEGEND! Social media sensation, Gerald Gruenig, eats his way through some of Lake Charles' most iconic eateries. From Famous Food's famous soft and spicy cracklins to Lulu's Specialty Snocone's pickle snocone, Gerald devours the most unforgettable and unique meals and frozen…

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Fall Festival Weekend Itinerary

As the invigorating, crisp weather settles into Southwest Louisiana, the excitement for fall festival season begins! For an unforgettable weekend getaway filled with authentic Louisiana culture, head to Lake Charles! Fall festivals in Louisiana’s Playground are a celebration of everything –…

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