Frankie Randazzo and Jay Ecker are a dream team when it comes to creating dining/entertainment experiences that highlight the best parts of a community - from food to music. Jay, a longtime musician in the Lake Charles area, focuses on showcasing talent practically every night of the week, so it…
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When I first moved to Lake Charles in fall of 2019, I made it my personal mission to try all the Lake Charles staples before the close of the year. One culinary delight that locals insisted that I try was BOOMBOX Frozen Pops and Ice Cream's hot cocoa! Growing up, having hot cocoa at my Maw Maw's…
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If you’re from Louisiana, then more than likely you grew up pretty much living off snocones as a kid…
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Grab your finest sombrero, pour yourself a Bayou Rita, and order a taco or two from one of our many local restaurants who are serving up festive meals in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Today also happens to be #TacoTuesday, so even more of a reason to celebrate (as if you need more)! This year, your…
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It’s no secret that Louisiana is known for its delicious food. And Lake Charles has plenty of options to satisfy any appetite. Now, if you are like me, you wake up ready for a meal so I set out to put together some of the best places to enjoy breakfast and brunch right here in Louisiana's…
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When I finally left Crying Eagle Brewing Company after what seemed like days of sampling their new menu, I didn’t eat for 24 hours. That was because Marketing and Special Events Director Krickett Racca took care of me. During my lunch break, I came to Crying Eagle to interview Krickett, but before I…
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There is a certain element of electricity and excitement in Downtown Lake Charles these days, and I’m about to introduce you to one place in particular that certainly has a heavy hand in fueling that feeling! It was my pleasure to meet with the owner, Jay Ecker, who gave me a complete tour of the…
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Quickly on the heels of the holidays, everyone immediately gears up for Mardi Gras in Lake Charles / Southwest Louisiana. Craving the sweet taste of King Cake with cinnamon, sugar, fillings and the perfect way that King Cake melts in your mouth brings a smile to everyone’s lips! Traditional King…
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For many in Southwest Louisiana, the Christmas meal is a big pot of gumbo…
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In late 2016, internationally-trained chef Amanda Cusey was looking for an executive chef position in the Lake Area. At the same time, Mike Sperandeo was gearing up to open his new restaurant, The Villa, and was searching for a stellar chef. The timing could not have been better for both. It was a…
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