Friday 5: Chanel Gaudé

She has worked in the kitchens of some of Lafayette's most creative restaurants- think De Gaulle Square Bistro and Bar and Bread & Circus Provisions. In this week's Friday 5, Chanel Gaudé shares her culinary must haves.

Friday 5: Bob Carriker of Boudinlink.com

Not only is Dr. Bob Carriker the designer of the Boudin Kingcake, he is also the namesake of the Parrain Special at Johnson's Boucanière and the organizer of the BoudinLink.com Boudin-Cookoff. Not bad for a transplant from Spokane, Washington. Check out this week's Friday 5 to see what he eats when he isn't grabbing a link.

Friday 5: George Graham of Acadiana Table

In this week's Friday 5 we get to know fellow food enthusiast George Graham.  With his internationally recognized website, Acadiana Table, George Graham is introducing the rest of the world to our cuisine and culture, one bowl of Gumbo at a time. Took a look at some of his local favorites.

Friday 5: Ruebin Sandberg of The Jefferson Street Pub

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Ruebin Sanberg, Executive Chef of The Jefferson Street Pub, is a busy man. Between Taco Wednesdays, constructing some of the best burgers in town and whipping out creative menu item after creative menu item, he keeps things short and sweet in this week's Friday 5.

1. Hole in the Wall - The Wild Salmon

2. Date Night -  Social Southern Table & Bar

3. Eating on the Cheap - Cedar Deli

4. Specialty Cocktails - Tim and Tia's

5. Late Night Hangout - Bread & Circus Provisions

Friday 5: Renee Gary of Fricassee Cafe & Bakery

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  Renee Gary (pictured in green) tending one of the gardens at Fricassee Cafe

If you're looking for down-home charm, make the drive over to Carencro and get to know Renee Gary and what she's cooking in the kitchen of Fricassee Cafe & Bakery. If you're looking for her favorite boudin or place to hangout, look no further than this week's Friday 5.