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Written by Edward Richmond
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Hammond, LA
The downtown area of Hammond includes several hidden culinary gems. One of the brightest is the Mariner’s Inn, billed as a “restaurant and lounge” by owner and operator Bruce Labrecque, who acquired the business in 1982, and who graciously agreed to an interview to provide background for this review. He began his association with the restaurant—a fixture of Hammond dining since 1979—as a cook and dishwasher, and has grown the business from a tiny hole-in-the-wall diner into a modest-sized restaurant. By day, the Mariner’s is known to Hammond residents as an easy-going little café what some consider to be the best burgers in town. The evening crowd stays late for the bar, the pool tables, and the entertainment.
Depending on when you visit, the Mariner’s Inn offers something for everyone. |
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Written by Edward Richmond
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 Ponchatoula, LA
For 362 days of the year, Ponchatoula is an archetypical Louisiana small town; the diners and cafes there serve their regulars, students attend class at the high school, and life is sedate and regular. On April 11-13 of 2008, Ponchatoula hosted hundreds of thousands of attendees at her annual Strawberry Festival, the largest free festival in the state. Ponchatoula, billing itself as the Strawberry Capital of the world, gave itself over to food, music, dancing, and parades, and revelers from throughout Louisiana and neighboring states. |
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