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8 / JUST PEACHY

This Aperol peach margarita is the kind of cocktail summer dreams are made of. With a hint of spice and peach popsicle garnish, these drinks will sure to be a frosty favorite.

16 / LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

School may be starting, but there are plenty of sunny days ahead. Check out these cute sunnies from local boutiques.

24 / FRESH CATCH

Reel in the flavors of these delightful dishes that feature blackened and fried fish.

26 / SUGAR HIGH

Indulge in sweet delights. These irresistible treats are a heavenly escape from the ordinary.

34 / BOUNTIFUL HARVEST

Taylor Bennett created an arrangement that combines beautiful blooms with fresh fruits and veggies. Tulips, spray roses, delphinium, eucalyptus and grapes are nestled in an antique pewter vase.

36 / SEASONAL SALADS

These fresh and flavorful salads will brighten up your summertime palate.

44 / BAYOU EATS probably tell you she wasn’t so sure about it. But now, the Monroe native believes she is exactly where she should be.

88 / BAYOU ICON

April 2018

Adjacent to U.S. Route 165, tucked by Century Village Blvd, POUR by Char 19 is offering an extensive selection of premium wines, cocktails, and dining options at an upscale venue with relaxed overtones.

55 / BAYOU FEATURE

Growing up in the South while in a Pakistani-American household informs Nadia Elahi’s perspective. Through that juxtaposition, Nadia shares her life experiences and social commentary in the blog Pakistani Southern Belle.

70 / BAYOU ARTIST

If you asked JaCera François how she felt about moving back home to Ouachita Parish after graduating college, she would

Because of her trailblazing efforts to bring fine dining to the riverfront, and for her “can do” spirit that permeates every aspect of her life, Jan Mason is our August BayouIcon.

100 / MILETELLO FARMS

After years of concerns that led to discouragement regarding the actual nutrition of the food they and their children were consuming, Matt and Marylane Miletello, proprietors of Miletello Family Farms, began utilizing more of their own lawn for gardening.

104 / BAYOU FASHION

Start the school year off right with these fresh looks from area boutiques. From bell bottom jeans to printed tees, these looks are head of the class.

August is one of our staff’s favorite issues for one reason: food. Everyone in the office has gained a few pounds just flipping through the pages because we sampled everything that we pictured. It’s no secret that I have Celiac disease, so I suffered a little bit when mouth-watering petit fours from our friends at Thurman’s Food Factory walked through the door. But, we did get to munch on the Watermelon Feta Salad from Newk’s Eatery.

This month we teamed up with some of our favorite restaurants for a few beautiful pictorial spreads. Our styling genius, Taylor Bennett, arranged our Seasonal Salads, Sugar High and Fresh Catch shoots with Kelly Moore Clark photographing. Get your mouth-watering fix on pages 24, 26, 36 and 37.

Two years ago, a beloved restaurant known for its delightful balance of comfort and design, closed after a fire completely destroyed all of the kitchen area. For a while, it seemed that the Northeast Louisiana community would be left without the satisfying menu of Char 19, known for its combination of fine dining elements and the flare of American grill classics. While the original Char 19 remains in the memory of those who relished its signature cocktails and creative dining specials, a few miles away from the original location an offshoot has sprouted. Adjacent to U.S. Route 165, tucked by Century Village Blvd, POUR by Char 19 is offering an extensive selection of premium wines, cocktails, and dining options at an upscale venue with relaxed overtones. Read about it on pages 44-47.

It takes a very special person to work in the hospitality industry. The hours are long, the challenges are many, but for some, it is the perfect vocation.