Where Should a LA Tech fan eat in Acadiana?

[shasta]

maybe they have changed. The many health violations they've encountered over the years turned me off.

havent been there in a long time, was unaware of issues

it was great when i last went

[SlickRick]

Would you mind giving me a few suggestions on what menu items we should try?

Here you go.
http://www.poorboysriversideinn.com/

Menu:
http://www.poorboysriversideinn.com/...nus/RSMenu.pdf

[TCbacker54]

Sushi: Oishi Sushi off of Kaliste Saloom
Mexican: La Pagua off of Johnston
Italian: Marcellos off of Kaliste or Aleisi's off of Johnston
Pizza: Deano's off of Bertrand or Pizza Village off of Moss
Cajun/Seafood: Guidry's Reef off of Pinhook
Po Boy: Com'on Son, Olde Tyme off of St. Mary
BBQ: Johnson's Boucaneire off of University and St. Landry
Farm to Table Local: Brick and Spoon off of Kaliste, St. Street Inn off of St. Mary or Jolie's off of Pinhook
Brunch on Sunday: Blue Dog Cafe off of Pinhook

Happy eating chief....

[CrazyCajun]

It's been a blast ribbing with you guys over the past couple of days! Honestly, I appreciate what's going on at your university. I have a genuine interest in the progress being made, and don't feel threatened by it (like some of our fans). I've stated publicly, numerous times, that I think it's in the best interest of both schools for us to be in same conference (not the Sunbelt). I watch every game I can, and always pull for y'all, unless there is an obvious conflict of interest.

As for the game, I do think LaTech stands a good chance to win. That said, I will not be shocked by being sent home with a loss. If y'all win, it will be hard-earned and deserved.

My party is probably going to each lunch at Prejeans, then we'll check into our hotel and quickly make our way to the stadium. I'd enjoy meeting any of you, and will happily exchange in trashtalk leading up to contest.

As for my banter on here, it's all in good humor--I promise. I wanted to say this because I might have a fairly busy end to the work week, and don't want to leave an inaccurate impression. When all is said and done, we'll contribute to the economy of one of the best cities in the state and have a great time doing so! See y'all Saturday!!!

Eat breakfast to hold you over, get to the field and walk around. You will eat all you can of the best food Lafayette has to offer all around the tailgate area. You won't even have to ask, you will eat until you feel gross.

[ManAboutTown]

Sushi: Oishi Sushi off of Kaliste Saloom
Mexican: La Pagua off of Johnston
Italian: Marcellos off of Kaliste or Aleisi's off of Johnston
Pizza: Deano's off of Bertrand or Pizza Village off of Moss
Cajun/Seafood: Guidry's Reef off of Pinhook
Po Boy: Com'on Son, Olde Tyme off of St. Mary
BBQ: Johnson's Boucaneire off of University and St. Landry
Farm to Table Local: Brick and Spoon off of Kaliste, St. Street Inn off of St. Mary or Jolie's off of Pinhook
Brunch on Sunday: Blue Dog Cafe off of Pinhook

Happy eating chief....

No offense TC, but you named some of the WORST places in Lafayette. La Pagua? Horrible. Marcellos is iiight.. Ouishi is not close good sushi, much less the best in town.. Guidrys Reef might be the worst one on the list.. Prices are ridiculous for what you get, food average, atmosphere sucks, service is hit or miss..

[TCbacker54]

No offense taken. Different folks, different strokes.

I will say this though: The restaurants I listed's longevity of doing business in this town would beg to differ about being the WORST in Lafayette. We have a pretty good way of weeding out the bad eateries in town. But then again, you put Villager's Cafe on the same level as Olde Tyme

[CajunAlum10]

Seriously though, for any of you that have not tried Bon Temps Grill yet, get on it. You will be surprised at the quality of the food and the service, I guarantee it. Every single person I've told about this place, has gone and thanked me the next day. The flavors of their dishes are one of a kind.

[TCbacker54]

Seriously though, for any of you that have not tried Bon Temps Grill yet, get on it. You will be surprised at the quality of the food and the service, I guarantee it. Every single person I've told about this place, has gone and thanked me the next day. The flavors of their dishes are one of a kind.

I've heard great things about this hidden gem as well, if you are willing to wait. I think I might go this Friday because of your post RC10! If the only bad thing I hear about a restaurant is the wait, they must be stoked to have that problem.

[HoustonCajun]

It's been a blast ribbing with you guys over the past couple of days! Honestly, I appreciate what's going on at your university. I have a genuine interest in the progress being made, and don't feel threatened by it (like some of our fans). I've stated publicly, numerous times, that I think it's in the best interest of both schools for us to be in same conference (not the Sunbelt). I watch every game I can, and always pull for y'all, unless there is an obvious conflict of interest.

As for the game, I do think LaTech stands a good chance to win. That said, I will not be shocked by being sent home with a loss. If y'all win, it will be hard-earned and deserved.

My party is probably going to each lunch at Prejeans, then we'll check into our hotel and quickly make our way to the stadium. I'd enjoy meeting any of you, and will happily exchange in trashtalk leading up to contest.

As for my banter on here, it's all in good humor--I promise. I wanted to say this because I might have a fairly busy end to the work week, and don't want to leave an inaccurate impression. When all is said and done, we'll contribute to the economy of one of the best cities in the state and have a great time doing so! See y'all Saturday!!!

Well, this turned into a food thread and no one commented on what you actually said. The bantering has been fun and is what a rivalry is all about. I, too, would like to see both Tech and UL in the same conference other than the Sun Belt. We need to play every year until we are in the same conference. It will prove to be the most discussed and bantered game of the year.

I do expect a good game from Tech. We, of course, expect to win as you certainly should expect Tech to win. Why go into a game without an expectation to win? Despite all the bantering, Tech fans will find our tailgating and fans very hospitable. You can stop by just about anywhere for some good conversation, food and drink. Since we haven't played in 18 years, take some time to look around our athletic complex and drive thru our campus. You will find our main campus (not athletic) is undergoing a $350M renovation with a lot of work still on-going. Visit our unique "swamp" on campus in front of our new Student Union building (still under construction). Also, drive to downtown Lafayette which is a great area with shops, restaurants and bars, which makes for a great college town. Also, if you can, go to River Ranch and you will see a new and vibrant residential and commercial area of Lafayette.

As you walk around our athletic facilities, you will find a lot of things going on. We just completed part of Phase I of our Athletic Master Plan with the stadium enlargement to 37,000 seats. We just broke ground on an 85,000 sf Athletics Performance Center (coaches offices, weight room, meeting rooms, locker rooms, training room, trophy room, etc.) and on the Track & Field complex renovation. We have an Indoor Practice Facility and a new Softball stadium. Our baseball stadium is expecting either a complete renovation or new stadium next year. The CajunDome is where we play basketball and is undergoing a major interior renovation as well. Phase II will see another expansion of Cajun Field with an upper deck on the east side, a bowling on the north side, a tear-down of the upper deck on the west side with a new upper deck with a new press box and multi-level suites, as well as a west side stadium building to house administrative offices, a gift shop, a restaurant, etc. pushing seating to about 50,000. All is being done with private funding.

I maybe bragging a little, but just wanted to give you a feel for what is happening at UL. Our new President has raised the bar academically and athletically and some great things are happening here. Competition is a good thing and will make both Tech and UL better universities. The State of Louisiana will benefit from the two leading universities in the UL System achieving success academically and athletically being the best both can be rather than fighting each other for fear of what the other is accomplishing.

Enjoy your visit to Lafayette and to UL. Here's hoping you have a great experience and that one day we can once again be conference mates.

[BayouRichard]

With all that said he may leave wearing a red shirt. If he leaves.