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he idea of the common good has been a consistent theme in Western political philosophy since the era of the ancient Greek city-states. It calls for a deeply embedded fellowship and asserts that people can and should live their lives attuned to social relationships, particularly in the realm of politics and public service. So when Emily Allen was considering the phrase as a name for her new “toast and espresso bar,” she realized it fit perfectly with her initial call to action—to offer a place of respite where food and coffee act as tools for the community. “I love the aspect of getting to know people in the community and offering a space where people can gather and have good conversations,” she claims. Alongside business partner and coffee pro Kaity Gauthreaux, Emily is using this quaint, Ruston-based space to spread the message that when we break bread together around a table, “friends become family and family become friends.”
28 AUGUST 2021 | WWW.BAYOULIFEMAG.COM
Article by Vanelis Rivera Styling by Taylor Bennett Photos by Kelly Moore Clark
