ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA
Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine is a national PBS travel series exploring the food, culture, people, and unforgettable experiences that make destinations worth discovering.
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EPISODE LOCATIONS
Key of Z Rubboards
Discover the unmistakable sound of Louisiana Creole and zydeco music at Key of Z Rubboards, where handcrafted rubboards help keep a beloved musical tradition alive. Michelle Valentine learns how to play this iconic instrument before joining local musicians for a spirited jam session filled with the rhythms and energy of St. Landry Parish.
Key of Z Rubboards
385 Sandpiper Place, Sunset, Louisiana 70584
(337) 654-0858
Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant
Set along historic Bayou Courtableau in Washington, Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant serves Louisiana flavors inside a building with roots stretching back to the 1800s. Michelle Valentine heads into the kitchen to learn the art of making traditional gumbo, discovering the ingredients, techniques and local traditions behind one of Louisiana’s most celebrated dishes.
Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant
525 North Main Street, Washington, Louisiana 70589
(337) 826-7227
Creole Heritage Folklife Center
Explore the history, traditions and enduring cultural influence of Louisiana’s Creole people at the Creole Heritage Folklife Center in Opelousas. Michelle Valentine discovers a collection of artifacts, handcrafted exhibits and stories celebrating generations of Creole music, food, family traditions and community life.
Creole Heritage Folklife Center
1113 West Vine Street, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570
(337) 945-5064
Le Petit Musee at the Academy of the Sacred Heart
History, education and faith come together at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, one of the region’s most historic institutions. Michelle Valentine explores Le Petit Musée and the Shrine of St. John Berchmans, learning about the remarkable stories and traditions preserved on this beautiful Louisiana campus.
Le Petit Musee and the Shrine of St. John Berchmans
1821 Academy Rd, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, 70541
(337) 662-5275
The Kitchen Shop
In the historic community of Grand Coteau, The Kitchen Shop celebrates the flavors and culinary traditions that have been passed through Louisiana families for generations. Michelle Valentine rolls up her sleeves to make a pecan praline pie, discovering the story behind this decadent Southern dessert before enjoying the delicious results.
The Kitchen Shop
296 East Martin Luther King Drive, Grand Coteau, Louisiana 70541
(337) 662-3500
Bayou Teche Brewing
Rooted in the culture and flavors of South Louisiana, Bayou Teche Brewing brings a distinctly local approach to craft beer, food and community. Michelle Valentine samples creative brews featuring regional ingredients, enjoys freshly made pizza and discovers how the brewery draws inspiration from the agricultural and culinary heritage surrounding St. Landry Parish.
Bayou Teche Brewing
1002 Nothlane, Arnaudville, Louisiana 70512
(337) 754-5122
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