Don’t let the name fool you. 6th Street Dive is not quite as much of a dive as they’d have you believe. Or at least not at lunch time on a Friday. I walked in carrying a 900-page novel and the friend I was meeting was wearing a suit. That doesn’t seem to be the norm among the regulars, but nobody gave us nasty looks. But it does have a slightly dark, cozy feel that you want … [Read more...]
East End Grill
Last week was our anniversary, so we decided to head out for a nice dinner out to celebrate our 16 years together. I requested to go some place new, and specifically I wanted to try the East End Grill. This is located on north Main Street, where Fuel Coffee was most recently, and before that where KDee's coffee was. I was really worried when we got there that I was going to … [Read more...]
Pete’s Diner
Lafayette is suddenly flush with new restaurants and I'm excited! Today I had lunch at Pete's Diner. I've got good and bad to report, so here goes. I try not to be too overly harsh on a restaurant if I visit right after opening, so please take this review with a grain of salt. First, let me start by saying that I tip my hat to anyone who tries to make a go in that location, … [Read more...]
Town & Gown Bistro
With all the restaurants going out of business in town, I'm excited to see some new life coming to some familiar locations. At some point last spring, I was out running and ran by the building on North River Road that was previously Spurlocks and then, once upon a time, a place I loved called Windows on the Levee. I noticed something about the defunct building... it had flowers … [Read more...]
Restauration
I was excited when I read in the Journal and Courier that the owners of La Scala would be opening a new restaurant. The restaurant, called Restauration, has taken over the space previously occupied by Pre Lounge and then by Serendipity. The concept is farm to fork - with foods sourced locally and menu items that change seasonally. The menu all is also very conscious of food … [Read more...]
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