I used to think the best food required white tablecloths, but then I drove to Lafayette, Louisiana. Tucked away on four wheels, Diva Dawg is changing the game. It’s a carefully crafted culinary experience.
Locals swear it serves the absolute best bites in the South, and after one try of their signature Creole-seasoned concoctions, I finally understood the hype. My entire perspective on street food shifted instantly; this unassuming truck is proof that legendary dining is defined by flavor, not facilities.
Meet The Maestro Behind The Must-Try Dawg
Ericka Lassair, better known as Chef Diva, traded spreadsheets for spatulas when she left her finance career to pursue culinary dreams. Trained in New Orleans kitchens, she launched Diva Dawg on Magazine Street in 2012 before taking the operation mobile.
National outlets have featured her work, cementing her status as a local icon. Watching her work the window, you can hear her greet regulars by name, laugh echoing over the sizzle of the grill…