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Acadiana
built 183 days ago
The belly-warming Southern Louisiana-style cooking at Acadiana is one of Washington's most delightful new additions. The menu reflects the bounty of the Big Easy with the finest of seafood and premium meats. The restaurant is "a contemporary interpretation of a Louisiana Fish House," Chef Jeff Tunks says. The roux, rémoulades, bisques and étouffées are to die for and Acadiana's contemporary décor is divine. Appetizer favorites include fried green tomatoes, Mid-Atlantic oysters in on the half shell, a trio of succulent deviled eggs, and pan seared Hudson Valley foie gras. Colorful entrees, like Aunt Boo's fish camp crawfish etouffee and "grillades and grits" (sautéed veal medallions with creamy jalapeño cheese grits), will tempt your tastebuds.
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The largest metropolitan area in Acadiana is Lafayette (the hub of Acadiana, from which it derives its nickname, "Hub City"), followed by Houma-Thibodaux, and then Lake Charles. All three of these metropolitan areas are among the six largest metropolitan areas in Louisiana. Other large cities and towns within Acadiana are Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Broussard, Carencro, Crowley, Donaldsonville, Eunice, Franklin, Gonzales, Jeanerette, Jennings, Kaplan, Marksville, New Roads, Morgan City, New Iberia, Opelousas, Patterson, Plaquemine, Port Allen, Rayne, Scott, St. Gabriel, St. Martinville, Sulphur, Ville Platte, and Youngsville.
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Acadiana had success running the ball against Ehret in the teams’ two previous playoff games. The Rams rushed for 324 yards in a 38-14 victory against Ehret in a Class 5A bi-district playoff game in 2005. Former LSU running back Alley Broussard rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns to lead Acadiana to a 28-7 victory against Ehret in a Class 5A bi-district playoff game in 2001.
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As predicted by Metrocurean and I'm sure hoped for by many, Acadiana is having a benefit for the victims of the Hurricane. And not just any benefit -- this looks fricking' awesome. What they are doing is a huge statement about the giving and collegial nature of the DC Chef community. Thank you Chef Tunks et al.
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September of 2002, the Acadiana Cup resumed the competition in Namur, Belgium. Participating were the cities of Poitiers, Lafayette, and Namur. The competition was conducted during the Fêtes de Wallonie. The city of Namur created an atmosphere of friendship and hospitality that is still talked about today.
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The National Writing Project of Acadiana announces the annual Writes of Spring writing contest for young authors. The contest is open to students from grades one through twelve. Teachers are encouraged to submit worthy samples of their students' work, or students may submit their own work directly. Only one entry per student will be judged. Each division of the contest includes three categories: poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
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