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The Village Coffeehouse The Village Coffeehouse made in heaven. My out of town friends would always ask me why I liked living in a small town. They would tell me that there were no opportunities in small towns, they were boring, and shopping and restaurants were better in the city. These conversations would end with me telling them that there …
A staple in Baton Rouge for over 80 years, our Pelican Partner, Chicken Shack is known for “Specializing in ‘Knuckle Suckin’ Good’ Fried Chicken,” creamy red beans and rice, well-seasoned seafood, and delicious pies and cakes. As one of Pelican’s Business Development Representatives, I recently had the pleasure of working directly with Chicken Shack on a local event we put on …
The Pelican State is rich with culture and promise. Louisiana festivals pack each year with fun and special celebrations. There’s always something interesting to do when you’re in Louisiana. Here are a few of our favorite Louisiana food festivals and celebrations of the Louisiana lifestyle. Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival The Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival is held in early …
Louisiana is known as the home of some of the most famous and fabulous restaurants in the world, such as Commander’s Palace, Galatoire’s, and Antoine’s. All of these happen to be located in New Orleans. However, some of the best eateries in the state are tucked away in small towns. Here’s a list of 10 hidden gems that serve up …
In downtown Gibsland, Louisiana, on 1st Street—right near City Hall—sits a small abandoned gas station. A concrete porte-cochère (which is a grand doorway to a building or courtyard) features three old gas pumps with long-gone prices. A small store area and garage stand silent in the background. A plaque pinpoints where a pay phone used to hang. That plaque represents …
With over 7,700 miles of shoreline, it’s no surprise that a seabird was chosen as Louisiana’s state bird. We’ve celebrated the brown pelican as our state bird since July 27, 1966. Louisiana’s even known as the Pelican State. Our brown pelicans are both majestic and distinctive, and Louisiana’s state bird is beloved by many for so many reasons. Louisiana’s State …
