ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK In less than a year, Shanna Hopper has transformed Two J’s Tavern and Grill into a welcoming, upscale community gathering space through hands-on leadership, personal recipes, and a commitment to quality and customer connection. Stop into Two J’...
ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Dorethea Mcneal keeps the tradition of soul food alive, serving family recipes and heartfelt hospitality at Nana’s Soulfood in Ruston. Sundays are for soul food, and they have been since the days of slavery in America. In an essay titled “Soul ...
ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Rooted in heritage and community, Kate Nguyen is brewing authentic Vietnamese culture into North Louisiana’s coffee scene, one phin-dripped cup at a time. Kate Nguyen can’t hide her pride in her Vietnamese heritage. Not that she’s trying to. Th...