This is the official podcast of The Louisiana Restaurant Association: We Live To Eat. Host Wendy Waren is joined by Mark Latter, Owner/Latter Hospitality (Tujague's Birdy's, The Bower) to discuss his distinguished career within the New Orleans restaurant scene. Plus, listeners will hear how the Grasshopper cocktail originated in New Orleans and who Mark considers the godparents of the New Orleans culinary scene. The two also detail menu items for the upcoming summer months and close out by discussing the privileges of an LRA Membership.

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In this episode of the We Live to Eat podcast, host Wendy Waren chats with Justin Kennedy of Parkway Bakery & Tavern about its storied history and iconic po’ boys. Justin also shares the heartwarming inspiration behind Parkway’s special Thanksgiving po’ boy, available every Wednesday in November, with proceeds benefiting the Al Copeland Foundation. This episode is sure to leave you hungry and filled with gratitude!

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