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  • JusTini’s and the Bywater

    JusTini’s and the Bywater

    JusTini’s is a Black woman-owned cocktail and brunch bar in the rapidly gentrifying Bywater. From the moment we stepped in, it was clear this was a special place. An elegant space dripping with chandeliers and glassware, filled entirely with stylish Black women and men (but mostly women), holding court with confidence and joy. This isn’t…

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  • Best Red Beans in Louisiana

    Best Red Beans in Louisiana

    I had another incredible meal at Roc Star Café in New Iberia—this time with Age. The red beans and rice might’ve been the best I’ve had in Louisiana. Mace Broussard built Roc Star from a food truck into a beloved downtown spot, serving up food with heart and heat. Downtown New Iberia—once known as “White…

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