There is a brief winter advisory for travel starting the evening of 2/14. In addition, last year, the area saw both Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta damage many properties, businesses, and homes. Click the link for information on businesses and restaurants that are open, events that have been confirmed and information on the winter advisory. See What's Open!
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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It’s been one of those days, and the only thing that is going to keep you from losing what’s left of your mind is to sit down next to a big ol’ plate of your FAVORITE comfort food. Here in Louisiana, we know comfort foods well. In fact, most of the region’s most popular meals are consider comfort…
Continue ReadingWhen we laissez les bons temps rouler, more often than not our good times roll on into the early hours of the morning. And nothing works up a hearty appetite like two-stepping to zydeco at one of our many cultural festivals, screaming “Throw me something, MISTER!” along with our parade routes, or…
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Of course, Southwest Louisiana (the whole state, really!) is known for its amazing food. And sure – Lake Charles has got the staples – fresh seafood, smoked boudin, savory gumbos, and sweet bread pudding. But – what if you’re in the mood for something different, unique or downright crazy? I’ve done…
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Taco Tuesday. Taco Thursday. National Taco Day. Y’all….in my book every day is a good day for a taco. So you’ve got a hankering for a taco, where in Lake Charles do you go? Fish, beef, and veggie – we’ve got ‘em all. I’ve searched my trusty travel partner – Trip Advisor – for the best reviews from…
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Sometimes the best days are the ones spent closest to home. And since I call Southwest Louisiana home, I’m surrounded by exotic flavors, hauntingly beautiful bayous, and colorful festivals. In order to appreciate all home has to offer, I regularly act as a tourist in my own backyard. Steeped in rich…
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