Friday 5: Lindsey Sterling of The Lab and Sterling Originals

Photo by Megan Wyatt

Lindsey Sterling is leaving her sweet mark on Lafayette. The chocolatier, who originally hales from New Orleans, is branching out and offering her sweet treats to the masses.

Friday 5: Colt Patin of Hook & Boil

Photo by Mike Buck

Chef Colt Patin has been in the food service industry for over 16 years and has worked his way from a Dishwasher to Breakfast Chef, Sous-Chef, and now Executive Chef for Hook and Boil. Along the way, he has authored a cookbook, won several medals and awards and has cooked for several VIPs including Anthony Bourdain, Andrew Zimmern and even the cast and crew of Swamp People.

Friday 5: Christiaan Mader of Bread & Circus Provisions,The Ind and Brass Bed

Photo by Paul Kieu

Christiaan Mader considers himself a "Dabbler Extraordinaire". Besides serving all things delicious at Bread & Circus Provisions, the staff writer for The Ind also graces the stage as the front-man for uber popular Indie band, Brass Bed, whose 4th LP is set for release later this year.

"This is far more difficult than I could have imagined. Even just picking the categories was tricky. I could do a Friday 15 and not cover everything I'd want to say about Lafayette dining."

Friday 5: Christopher Thames of Grand Coteau Bistro

Grand Coteau Bistro is the newest kid on the block in the restaurant formerly known as Catahoulas. The project headed by award winning Chef Christopher Thames, a Chopped champion among other things, is a welcomed addition to the Grand Coteau Historical District. Get to know where Chef Christopher dines when he isn't winning contests and filling bellies in Grand Coteau.