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Community Kitchen

1 week ago | acadianaprofile.com | Melanie Spencer

When Sanjay Maharaj opened The Little Big Cup with his then business partner Kevin Robin in 2012, the duo envisioned a coffee shop where the Arnaudville community could gather. The space would include a kitchen to be used as a catering space. In time, the concept grew and evolved, and The Little Big Cup morphed into a popular Cajun restaurant that keeps locals and visitors alike coming back again and again.
Eunice for Music

1 week ago | acadianaprofile.com | Chere Coen

The prairie town of Eunice bursts with Cajun and Creole music history and a good day to visit is Saturday when several museums dedicated to music are open and it’s almost a given live music will be playing somewhere. They offer three not-to-be-missed sites. However, Eunice’s Liberty Center, where the live radio and TV show “Rendez-vous Des Cajuns” has been performing for decades, is currently closed for renovations but shall reopen soon; keep your ears open for the announcement.
A New Hope - Acadiana Profile

1 week ago | acadianaprofile.com | Melanie Spencer

In a long, gallery-style hallway not so far, far away, a storm trooper, Boba Fett, Darth Vader and the Emperor Palpatine live in relative harmony. It helps that they are in the form of a suit (for the storm trooper) and busts (the rest), otherwise it might not be so harmonious, despite being on the same team — the dark side.
Smoothies - Acadiana Profile

1 week ago | acadianaprofile.com | Sarah Ravits

In Acadiana, we have an abundance of fresh ingredients available year-round.If you use fresh fruits or vegetables, consider adding a few ice cubes to keep your smoothie cold. If the produce you desire isn’t in season, you can always use frozen items from the grocery store. However, we strongly believe in supporting local Louisiana and Acadiana businesses, so check out your area farmers markets for fresh ingredients.
A Field Guide to Summer

1 week ago | acadianaprofile.com | Misty Milioto

While Acadiana is a destination that beckons any time of year, the summer is an especially great time to enjoy all that Cajun Country has to offer. In addition to authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine (and an all around stellar food scene), the region is home to incredible architecture, public art, festivals, live music, outdoor recreation and so much more. Here are some of our top recommendations for the summer season.
Girlfriends Getaway in Lake Charles

2 months ago | acadianaprofile.com | Chere Coen

There’s nothing like checking into a resort with girlfriends, kicking back and letting loose. Lake Charles casinos L’Auberge and Golden Nugget offer everything friends would want for an enjoyable getaway — and you never have to leave the property! Both resorts located on the Calcasieu River feature indulgent spas, extravagant pool complexes, a variety of dining options, live entertainment and, of course, gambling options. And because they’re located next to each other, visitors may enjoy both.
Cinclare Bar & Table's Shrimp Boil Butter Recipe

2 months ago | acadianaprofile.com | Melanie Spencer

Much like beginning musicians learn by imitating the music and style of musical masters of the craft, chefs learn at the knees of family members and under the tutelage of expert cooks, chefs and culinary school instructors — or sometimes from all of the above. The similarities between music and cooking don’t end there, to the tune that often, people who work in the back of the house at a restaurant also play music.
Meet the Makers: Trailblazers 2025

2 months ago | acadianaprofile.com | Chere Coen |Laura McKnight |Melanie Spencer

Tiffany LoweryThe Nature’s Clay, Moss BluffAs a freshman working toward a journalism degree at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Tiffany Lowery was talked into taking an elective pottery class. “I was against it,” says Lowery, a Moss Bluff native, who at first told her friend no, citing that she didn’t want to get dirty, especially in the middle of the day. “But once we got into the class, I fell in love with it.
Crowley Home's Timeless Transformation

2 months ago | acadianaprofile.com | Melanie Spencer

Rice is a way of life for many in Crowley, the self-proclaimed Rice Capital of America, including the owners of a home designed in the style of the late, local architect A. Hays Town. The brick-, wood- and hardy plank-clad home — built in 2008 — is the refuge and gathering place for the family that owns Supreme Rice.
Restorative Renovation

Jan 31, 2025 | acadianaprofile.com | Melanie Spencer

In 2021, Collette Prudhomme Cosminski’s interest was piqued when she spied a listing for a midcentury modern home for sale in Lafayette’s Bendel Gardens neighborhood. “I was flipping through the pictures [and thought], oh, my gosh, that’s going to be a great renovation. I would love to be part of that,” said Cosminski, an architect, interior designer and assistant professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette School of Architecture and Design.