LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER ROUX

NOTHING SAYS LOUISIANA MORE THAN THE WORD “ROUX”

ROUX, a magazine and more, is owned by Louisiana natives. In our culture, we say, “Good things start with a ROUX.” A roux is the foundation of the flavor of Louisiana — loved locally and globally. Stir dat!

Visitors from around the world are as fascinated by our South Louisiana culture as we are. They travel here to soak up the unique beauty, warm hospitality, delicious food and one-ofa-kind music. They want to eat gumbo, boiled crawfish, drink sweet tea and mint juleps, enjoy Mardi Gras, dance to Cajun and zydeco music, and experience the Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise –boating, hunting and fishing.

ROUX is the cutting-edge authority for anyone who is passionate about Louisiana, food, drink, music, shopping, travel, sports and leisure.

Please enjoy this issue, this foundation of flavor, as it is a showcase of Louisiana’s finest.

This issue is dedicated to one of my best friends, David D’Aquin. We met while working in radio and shortly after became roommates. David and I have been through many big life moments together. We won business awards the same year and also went on a big media trip to Canada. I stood with him to tell his family he is gay. He later became King of Apollo! He took me to the hospital to have my baby at 3 a.m. on magical morning. We have shared many Dominos pizzas and dined at Tavern on the Green in NYC. David even walked me down the aisle one time in Vegas. He has taken Sylvia to look for seashells with a flashlight on the beach. He shows up when there is an emergency or a celebration. I love you David. Thank you for being such an important part of our life, mi amorrrrrrrr!!!

Merci et laissez les bon temps rouler! Joan Broussard