Louisiana Life March/April 2018

Serious Success

New Orleans Chef Kristen Essig of Coquette opens second restaurant and works for change in the industry

Crawfish Craze

Crawfish butter and three tasty recipes to curb your crustacean craving

author interview: “the Talented Ribkins”

Ernest J. Gaines Award winner’s novel transcends reality

Bayou Browsing

Scenic wetlands, plantations, delicious dining, a brewery and distillery round out the fun in Thibodaux

Meet Me at the Station

Station 6 serves updated versions of New Orleans’ favorite seafood dishes

celebrate new orleans

With 300 years of history, the Big Easy offers something for everyone during her birthday year

Tchoup industries Crafts Stylish Bags

New Orleans’ Patti Dunn designs rugged and sustainable bags with a sense of place

Celebrating the New Orleans Tricentennial with art

Fleurty Girl’s Garden District Home

Ryan and Lauren Haydels’ Garden District residence is home to architectural character rooted in the past and a blended family growing toward the future

Spring Forth

Quirky Eureka Springs is nestled in the Ozarks and offers nature, shopping, delicious eats and haunted hotels

Traveling Louisiana: Spring Adventures

Color has returned to Louisiana after a memorable cold winter, and residents across the state are welcoming spring with open arms and open windows. As life returns to the teeming bayous and flowering gardens, life also returns to communities…