Steve and I love Louisiana -- the food, the people, the Zydeco music, the culture, and the natural environment. We wanted to take a short trip "just because we could" when he finally worked his last day as a veterinarian, so we chose to explore some places in Louisiana that were new to us. Follow along in these blog posts for places we enjoyed and can recommend to you. I'll begin with a shameless plug. My newest book -- Take the Drive on I-65 -- Where Every Exit Tells a Story

For great Cajun dishes and raw oysters in one location, try Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill in Huntsville.

A great place for buying or dining on fresh seafood has opened in downtown Decatur, AL.

Vintage 2298 opened in Auburn in the fall of 2022 and is already a huge success. I highly recommend it.