Lent has begun and many Christians have entered a 40-day period of fasting and abstinence. Here's what you can and can't eat ...

A 2010 letter from the Archdiocese of New Orleans confirms alligator is considered “seafood” and permitted during Lent.

A 2010 letter from the Archbishop of New Orleans confirmed it: alligator is seafood under Catholic teaching, making it Lenten-approved in Louisiana every Friday.

In Shreveport, Lent brings a seafood shift, with local churches serving up fish fries and restaurants ready to dish out alligator as a unique Friday treat.

During Lent, those who observe can't eat certain types of protein on Fridays, but according to one archbishop, this unexpected option is on the table.

GatorBites Tail & Ale in Fort Myers is serving up a unique dining experience by incorporating alligator meat into nearly every dish on the menu. The restaurant prides itself on using locally sourced ...