Foodies Of Lafayette Podcast

By Foodies Of Lafayette

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Episodes: 48

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Welcome to the official podcast of Foodies of Lafayette—where flavor meets community! Hosted by founder Heidi McDonald and partner Jason Stoner, each episode brings you inside the kitchens, stories, and lives of the people who make Lafayette’s culinary scene unforgettable. From behind-the-scenes chats with local chefs and restaurant owners to stories of food-driven charity, culture, and celebration, this is where Acadiana's food spirit comes to life—one delicious conversation at a time.


Episode Date
How Sunday's Soda Fountain Turned History Into A Modern Hangout
Jun 10, 2026
Jan Scott Richard Turns Community Into A Plan
Jun 03, 2026
The Restaurant That Changed Lafayette: Ep. 2
May 27, 2026
The Restaurant That Changed Lafayette: Ep. 1
May 20, 2026
How Frank Randol Kept Cajun Culture Dancing: Ep. 2
May 13, 2026
How Frank Randol Kept Cajun Culture Dancing: Ep. 1
May 06, 2026
How A Greek Immigrant Built A Lafayette Favorite
Apr 29, 2026
From Franchise Systems To Chef Creativity In Lafayette
Apr 22, 2026
How Acadian Superette Became Lafayette’s Handmade Deli And Event Space
Apr 15, 2026
How Joey’s Became Lafayette’s Go-To Market For Dinner, Catering, And Comfort Food
Apr 08, 2026
Inside Nash’s: Scratch Italian Cooking In A 1908 Louisiana Home
Apr 01, 2026
How A Sicilian Family Built Lafayette’s First Pizza Tradition
Mar 25, 2026
Poupart’s: A Lafayette Bakery Legacy
Mar 18, 2026
From Insurance To Café Sydney Mae: Community, Cuisine, And Comebacks
Mar 11, 2026
From Roofing To Boudin: How Karchener’s Built A Cajun Powerhouse
Mar 04, 2026
From Dishwasher To 17 Restaurants: Nidal Balbisi’s Journey
Feb 25, 2026
How A Family Grocer Built Cajun Classics And Community
Feb 11, 2026
A Sit Down With Gene Todaro and Hunter Moody of CuGino, Part Two
Feb 04, 2026
A Sit Down With Gene Todaro and Hunter Moody of CuGino, Part One
Jan 28, 2026
Five Generations, One Oven: The Keller’s Bakery Story
Jan 21, 2026
From Freetown Roots To A City Favorite: How Taco Sisters Built Community With Smoke, Spice, And Care
Jan 14, 2026
From Lab Coat To Line Cook, They Built A Community Steakhouse One Cut At A Time
Jan 07, 2026
Inside Catholic Charities: From Hot Meals To Housing Plans
Dec 17, 2025
From Butcher Shop To Beloved Buffet, a chat with Toby Lagneaux
Dec 10, 2025
From Lafayette Roots To Netflix Lights: Nina Charles On Food, Family, And Creative Grit
Dec 03, 2025
How A Tribal Chef Turns Simple Corn And Onions Into Tradition
Nov 26, 2025
How One Child’s Question Built a Community: Dreams Foundation & Shade Tree Café
Nov 19, 2025
Community Is a System: Seth & Robin on Recovery, Feeding Families & Changing Acadiana
Nov 12, 2025
How One Act of Service Became a Movement: John Williams on Feeding, Mentoring & Caring for Acadiana
Nov 05, 2025
A Firefighter Turns Viral Cook And PBS Champion While Building Community One Pot At A Time
Oct 29, 2025
From Dairy Queen Roots to Hub City Legacy: Hospitality, Mentorship, and a Diner That Feels Like Home
Oct 22, 2025
Laura’s Legacy: Family, Faith, and a Lafayette Plate Lunch Empire
Oct 15, 2025
Local Flavor, Living History: Jesse Guidry on Lafayette’s food, music, and the stories
Oct 08, 2025
How a Missing Burger Bun Sparked a Lafayette Food Phenomenon
Oct 01, 2025
From Grocery to Icon: The Olde Tyme Story
Sep 24, 2025
From Culinary Competitions to Casino Cuisine: Chef Willie Gaspard's Journey
Sep 17, 2025
The Heart of Mel's Diner: A Lafayette Legacy
Sep 10, 2025
From School Cafeteria to Lafayette Food Icon: Ruby Sharlow's Journey
Sep 03, 2025
The Charles Goodson Legacy: From Bartender to Restaurant Empire
Aug 27, 2025
The Girouard Legacy: Feeding Lafayette for Generations
Aug 20, 2025
From Crawfish Ponds to Cajun Table
Aug 13, 2025
Foodies of Lafayette: Our Chat with Ema Haq
Aug 06, 2025
Kent Zerangue, Feeding the Soul in Hospice Care
Jul 30, 2025
Sullivan Zant's Journey Through Louisiana's Food Scene
Jul 23, 2025
Gas Station Gourmet with Al Hebert
Jul 16, 2025
From Pizza Parlor to Cajun Empire: The Tim Metcalf Story
Jul 09, 2025
Flavor Meets Community: The Foodies of Lafayette Story
Jul 02, 2025
Foodies Of Lafayette Podcast: Food, Community, Connection
Jun 20, 2025