Around Acadiana, the plate lunch is tradition. Locals gather at restaurants for a Styrofoam box stuffed with a stewed protein and served with sides of vegetables and starches. You might say it’s a ...

The Plate Lunch-A-Palooza Saturday will highlight not only the plate lunches of 16 local restaurants but also the unique culture of south Louisiana that has embraced the concept. Plate Lunch-A-Palooza ...

You’re reading the Food Scene newsletter, Helen Rosner’s guide to what, where, and how to eat. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. There’s something almost ritualistically precise about the Hawaiian ...

What is Plate Lunchapalooza? Plate Lunchapalooza is a free to attend, family friendly Food Festival celebrating the iconic Plate Lunch where Acadiana's best restaurants, caterers, and food vendors ...