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Restaurant Plate Lunch Special: BBQ Brisket & BBQ Sausage

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

LA CUISINE DE MAMAN (MAMA’S KITCHEN) Be honest:  you’re here because you’re craving something authentic, right?  And by the grace of good taste, you’ve found yourself at our kitchen.  It may be small, but it’s special.  Because we put love into everything we make, and our cooking is an authentic experience in itself.  Trust us, feeding loved ones is a family tradition for many of us here in South Louisiana.  So let us do what we do best.  You just sit there and take it all in. BBQ PLATE LUNCH SPECIAL Vermilionville’s Restaurant La Cuisine de Maman (Mama’s Kitchen) is open Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The served BBQ plate lunch special is available on Saturdays and includes a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo with rice or a house salad with dressing.  It includes the featured BBQ entrées of the day, starch, vegetable, homestyle biscuit, choice of bread pudding or featured dessert, and beverage – your choice of iced tea, soft drink, or coffee. The cost is $10.95 for adults and $6.95 for children under 10.

Les Mains Guidées: Native American Finger Weaving

Bayou Vermilion 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville hosts a monthly workshop series that allows you to learn crafts from our master artisans. At the beginning of each month we highlight a different craft from the old Acadian, Creole, and Native American ways of life.  Topics range from woodworking, to textiles, to foodways, and many things in between. Even if you’d simply like to come and watch the class as an observer only, not taking a direct part in the workshop, we’ve got a spot for you!  Reserve your spot now. During June’s workshop, you will learn and work alongside Neka Mire of the Chitimacha tribe. Neka has worked at Vermilionville as a tour guide and interpreted the Native American way of life for our visitors, sharing both fingerweaving and Chitimacha basketry. During the class, she will talk about the history and tradition of finger-weaving as she guides you in creating your own works of art. Spots are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. This class is limited to 12 participants. Cost is $25 per person to cover materials, all of which participants can take home to continue their craft at the close of the session. Participants must be at least […]