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) — Since 2002, the global spirits community has gathered in the heart of the French Quarter for Tales of the Cocktail. What started as an annual walking tour of historic New Orleans cocktail bars has now become…
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…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – During the Festival International de Louisiane's 40th anniversary, Ochsner Eat Fit is partnering with the festival’s food vendors for the first time to highlight Eat Fit-approved dishes and…
BELLE CHASSE, La. (press release) – The 22nd Annual Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival will take place April 24-26, bringing a celebration of local seafood, culture and community to the festival grounds at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse.…
Louisiana's Best Taste Awards, a competition that kicked off the 2026 Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, took place at L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles on March 12 with five judges, including our very own Louisiana Life team member Rebecca Taylor,…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – The 9th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival takes place May 23 and 24 at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library (7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, La., 70806), 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. both…
On the edge of Baton Rouge, near the Mississippi River, lies Oxbow Rum Distillery. Founded in 2017, Oxbow has a spirit-filled mission: “to serve as stewards of our land and sugarcane by creating premium American rum, amplifying the stories of…
WEST MONROE, La. – The Landry Vineyards concert series returns Saturday, March 21, with its first concert, followed by four more concerts throughout the year. Imagine a lovely Saturday spring evening of wine tastings, good food, lively music, a family-friendly…
LAKE CHARLES – The 2026 Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, hosted by Visit Lake Charles, takes place March 12 – 15 in Lake Charles. The four-day event schedule offers a range of tastings, live cooking expositions, music and more. Additionally, the festival…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, hosted by Visit Lake Charles, takes place March 12 - 15 in Lake Charles. SOWELA Technical Community College and The Imperial Calcasieu Museum are official charity partners, with…
