The community kitchen aims to make a meaningful difference in the fight against hunger by preparing thousands of meals weekly for food insecure families. Second Harvest Food Bank and McNeese State University recently celebrated the grand opening of their new community kitchen at 4370 Ryan Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked […]

Visit Lake Charles launched a destination podcast in late September to create a new avenue for potential visitors to learn about hidden gems, culinary arts, and things to be discovered in Southwest Louisiana with the goal of inspiring visitation and community engagement.  Louisiana’s Playground is co-hosted by Brady Renard and […]

by Victoria Ellender If you’re planning a Thanksgiving Day gathering but feeling a bit short on time, don’t fret. There are plenty of local options to satisfy your sweet tooth and round out your holiday gathering with true Southern decadence. Whether it’s scrumptious traditional pumpkin, sweet potato or pecan pie […]

by Katelynn Mouton Around these parts, the arrival of Fall is celebrated with a savory pot of gumbo or a fresh helping of jambalaya. A trip down the aisles of any grocery store will not only net shoppers all the ingredients needed for these local favorites, but also a surprisingly […]

by Matt Dye   Like a good bourbon, Nathaniel Allured and Adam Fontenot’s friendship began in middle school and has slowly aged over time into an impactful force. Together the two have created Smoke & Barrel (S&B), which will host its 4th annual event on November 19 in downtown Lake […]