july/august VOLUME 38 NUMBER 6
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Ham and a Slice of Pie 6 Photo Contest
Smooth Sailing: A shrimp boat cruises through the water South of Houma near Caillou Lake.
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Seaside Summer: Grand Isle is an important part of the River Delta and dwindling Chenier Plain habitats, as well as a popular fishing and birding hub for both residents and visitors 50
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along the way
Gulf Coasting: The best facets of Destin, the jewel of the Emerald Coast
Kitchen Tales: True confessions of a foodobsessed writer
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roadside dining
Over and Under: Overpass Merchant in Baton Rouge offers something for everyone with global menu
state of louisiana
Pelican Briefs: Noteworthy news and happenings around the state
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health
Simply Elevated: Scott Gautreau focuses on elegant, home cooked classics at City Pork in Baton Rouge
Sun Safety: Protect yourself from the hot Louisiana sun this summer 14
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Literary Louisiana
Tour de Force: Author, journalist and entertaining expert, Julia Reed’s new book of essays invites readers along for a hilarious ride through the South 16 Made In Louisiana
First Impressions: Leslie Graham and Ryan Howell master the art of letterpress in Alexandria 20 artist
Bayou Dreaming: Carol Hallock paints her impressions of Bayou Lacombe
kitchen gourmet
Cool Eats: Quick summer meals that go well with your favorite chilled, adult beverages 62 calendar
28 woman’s work Female chefs are running the kitchens and changing culinary culture in a host of Louisiana’s top restaurants
43 best hospitals compiled by sarah ravits
By jyl benson pHOTOS by romero & romero
July and August: Festivals and events around the state 64 a louisiana life
At the Root: Omari Ho-Sang is working to abolish crime and poverty in Shreveport and beyond
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Direct Descendent: A Hammond house passes through four generations of one family and into a new era of design that incorporates its 119-year history
on the cover
Each year, we celebrate some aspect of Louisiana’s culinary heritage. For the 2018 installment, we are focusing on the women who are leading kitchens
in some of the top restaurants in the state and the challenges and triumphs they face in a male-dominated industry. Their stories are as diverse as their
backrounds, and the innovative cuisine these women are creating reflects the ever-evolving culinary landscape of Louisiana.