Louisiana’s food is complex and deeply flavored. On its surface we have gumbo, meat pies and jambalaya. But in tiny corners, there is the food that comes to us from those pockets of people, sometimes immigrants or descendants of immigrants.…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – Louisiana Fish Fry, the Baton Rouge-based seafood, seasoning and cooking brand specializing in Cajun flavors, announced the launch of its new Red Beans Seasoning. The Louisiana Fish Fry Red Beans Seasoning is the brand's latest…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The New Orleans Saints and Legends Global announced new additions to the food and beverage program at Caesars Superdome for the 2026 NFL season. In celebration of the Saints’ 60th season, organizers share that fans…
HAMMOND, La. (press release) – The Sonic Foundation partnered with local franchise group Pray Sonic to help bring nationally recognized educator Ron Clark to nearly 3,000 teachers, administrators and school staff in the Tangipahoa Parish School System. As part of…
On Aug. 6, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) set the opening dates for the 2026 fall inshore shrimp season within state waters, based on information from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists and public comments.…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
COVINGTON, La. (press release) – The Northshore’s annual Heroes Who Cook fundraiser will raise money for the Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House with a competitive cook-off involving 18 celebrity and restaurant teams on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Heroes Who…
Editor's Note: I got to experience part of the media preview of the first-ever Tales of the Cocktail passport experience open to the public, beyond industry professionals. The tour offered a behind-the-scenes experience into a world of cocktail knowledge…
On July 9, 2026, Chef John Folse celebrated his 80th birthday. Author Miguel Savoy, a ninth-generation Louisianan from Mamou, La., interviewed Chef Folse as he reminisced on his upbringing. The…
We’ve all heard the buzz words lately of gut health, probiotics and whatever else is trending across social media these days. But a Louisiana husband and wife team has made it their mission through their brand Cultured Guru to educate…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Today at 10 a.m., tickets went on sale for a new Italian food-and-drink event, Carla Pesono's Taste of Italy, coming to New Orleans in October. Organizers…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Delacroix Restaurant, a New Orleans dining destination, was selected by the U.S. Embassy in France as the sole restaurant representative during this summer's Paris en Seine celebrations, including Paris Plages and the internationally renowned Carnaval…
The last time my husband, Mark, and I were in Lake Charles was before COVID-19 lockdowns, and boy, has a lot changed in six years. It has been a long road to recovery from multiple natural disasters, including Hurricanes Laura…
The 24th annual Tales of the Cocktail returns to the Ritz-Carlton (July 19-24), with the theme “Spark,” highlighting the idea that every great movement begins with a single spark. The global event features over 60 seminars, workshops, labs, networking opportunities,…
Late summer is a great time in Louisiana. Fishing and other water activities are the ideal relaxation. Whether you are on a lake or a bayou, there are many culinary treasures in the water. And for those who favor wild…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – BRG Hospitality announced that two of its Northshore restaurants were recognized in the 2026 Best of St. Tammany Awards. Tavi earned Gold for Best Mediterranean Restaurant for the second year in a row, and Feliciana Bistrôt…
NEW ORLEANS – On May 28, the Sheraton New Orleans hosted North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, a ceremony celebrating the standout restaurants and industry leaders across the region, including three Louisiana restaurants. Sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, the…
Louisiana knows food. Whether it’s a crawfish boil in your parrain’s backyard or a night out at one of the longest running restaurants in the state – there is a character and whimsy associated with everything we do culinarily. New…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – New Community Coffee flavors were added to the brand's core, permanent lineup: Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll. Available now, organizers share that both flavors deliver a sweet, indulgent coffee experience, with no added sugar or sweeteners.…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – The 9th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival announced the talent lineup, contests and sponsors for the upcoming festival, May 23-24 at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library (Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.) From 11…
If you need a break from the abundance of crawfish in your life, or just an excuse to make a delicious shrimp dish, the perfect day for you is coming. May 10 is National Shrimp Day. I’m not sure how…
There is no end to the food creativity of the people of Louisiana. We have tried to find ways to eat just about everything. There was even a campaign, albeit unsuccessful, in the early part of the century to encourage…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (press release) – Ragged Branch Distillery, located in Augusta County, Virginia, announced an exclusive special-edition release of Ragged Branch Risen Star Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey in Louisiana. Organizers share that the release commemorates the thrilling and historic 1988…
