Trail Blog

July 12, 2011

Sunday: Lafayette

Three-day weekend along our Bayou Bounty Trail

Brunch: For a yummy Sunday brunch, make reservations at Blue Dog Café (http://www.bluedogcafe.com). They offer live music—everything from Cajun to Celtic to swamp pop—from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tempting menu includes crab cakes Benedict, made-to-order omelets, cheese grits and grillades, and more. Though not owned by artist George Rodrigue, his famous Blue Dog paintings adorn the restaurant’s walls.

Work up an appetite: Immerse yourself in the Cajun way of life at Lafayette’s Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park (www.bayouvermilion.org). Explore original structures depicting life on an early Acadian settlement, circa 1765 to 1890, and enjoy on-site demonstrations of period professions and crafts.

Dinner: Lafayette is home to several family-owned restaurants that have stood the test of time; among them is The Original Don’s Seafood & Steakhouse, whose culinary tradition began in 1934 (http://www.donsdowntown.com). Yes, the menu includes steak, but you’d be smart to order one of their seafood specials. 

To learn more about our Bayou Bounty Trail, visit http://louisianaculinarytrails.com/trail/bayou-bounty/.