Louisiana

The Judice Inn in Lafayette, hand-built by two brothers after World War II, remains family-owned to this day. Their key to success: building a burger and “secret sauce” suited to the unique taste buds of Southwest Louisiana Cajuns, with seasonings that are full-flavored without being hot.

The menu offers hamburgers and cheeseburgers with specialty grilled onions, plus sandwiches, old-time milkshakes and root-beer floats - and Coca-Cola in an 8-ounce glass bottle. 3134 Johnston St.; 337-984-5614; judiceinn.com

— Recommended by Susan Ford, publisher of Louisiana Cookin’


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