The Acadiana restaurant community is mourning the loss of Charlie Goodson, founder of Charley G's and champion of local ...

Goodson died at home in Lafayette on Wednesday after a protracted illness. Goodson, considered a lion of the Louisiana restaurant industry, started in the 1970s with Judge Roy Bean's Saloon, which he ...

The Lafayette community is mourning the loss of a prominent figure in the local restaurant scene. Charlie Goodson, the ...

Lafayette's dining scene has several gaps despite its reputation for Cajun and Creole food. Residents are interested in seeing more global cuisines like Korean BBQ and Mediterranean mezze. There is ...

Lafayette experienced a significant business boom in 2025 with numerous new openings. The city's culinary scene expanded with new restaurants like Sarrica’s Little Italy and Park Bistro. Tech and ...

Lafayette is known nationwide for its Cajun and Creole cooking, but there’s always room to expand the menu. Even as Acadiana’s restaurant scene grows, several culinary styles remain largely absent — ...