Lafayette is a wonderful place to visit and experience the unique and delicious cuisine that locals take for granted. On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Jan Swift interviews restauranteur Charlie Goodson, a principal of Southern Hospitality Kitchens and managing partner of Charley G’s and Social Southern Table & Bar.

Charlie details the journey of his early days back in the 1970’s when he opened Judge Roy Bean’s Saloon with Earl Hebert, through the lean times of the late 1980’s with the economic downturn of the oil industry and launching Cafe Vermilionville and Charley G’s with Ken Veron, through his current partnership with Southern Hospitality Kitchens' popular restaurants including his own namesake, Charley G's.

Charlie Goodson shares a compelling and warm-hearted story about his love of and involvement in the restaurant business still going strong today.