LSU Dining recently unveiled Tiger Traditions, a new restaurant located on the first floor of the Student Union, that aims to serve up classic Louisiana flavors.
Through its array of menu offerings, Tiger Traditions features dishes from alligator meat to fried shrimp. Here’s what the hype is about:
Upon walking in, I was greeted by friendly staff members and Sunday football playing on the TVs. I ordered a Beast of Baton Rouge burger and Perfect Punch mocktail on the mobile kiosk, then found a seat where the Perfect Punch mocktail was brought to me while my order was prepared.
The punch had nodes of pineapple and tasted like the jungle juice almost all of us have had at a tailgate at some point, minus the alcohol. Not too long after this, my food was brought to me in a white takeout box.
I opened the box to a four ounce burger on a Brioche bun and freshly made fries. The burger itself satisfied my craving; grilled to perfection, flavorful and juicy. The fries were properly seasoned, thick and the crunchy texture hit the spot. It’s safe to say that it did not take me long to eat this order.
Tiger Traditions offers an ideal alternative to food options in the Student Union, with most consisting of fast food options. The difference in an order being made fresh from scratch was apparent, and I did not take that difference into consideration when deciding what to eat on campus much before.
Creative nods to Louisiana cuisine, such as the Rougarou Rolls (Boudin Egg Rolls with Pepper Jelly) and the Catfish Poboy, give Tiger Traditions a flair that feels local. Non-alcoholic mixed drinks offer a campus-friendly deviation from soft drinks. A Beyond Chicken Tenders meal is even available for those searching for a vegan alternative. Tiger Traditions also remains open later than other restaurants in the Student Union, giving the night-owls of LSU another dining option.
I highly recommend Tiger Traditions to anyone in search of accessible classic eats. Their hours are 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.
