ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Guest Dr. William Mayo, a board member of the Black Heritage Gallery, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the gallery’s impact on Southwest Louisiana culture. The Black Heritage Gallery is a free-to-the-public rotating art exhibit that focuses on discovering and nurturing African American artists through all stages of their careers.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dr. William Mayo is the Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Black Heritage Gallery, which allows him to follow one of his passions, that is delivering community access to diverse cultures, the arts, and various charities.
His 20-year professional career has led from being a Head Start Social Worker to a Dean at SOWELA Technical Community College. Dr. Mayo’s career enabled him to develop a strong understanding of the various needs of the community, industry, educational institutions, and governmental agencies. He has an in-depth knowledge of and the ability to successfully build relationships based on trust between diverse individuals, populations, and communities.
ENVIE EATS:
Leonard's Food Quarters opened its doors in 1986 and has remained a community staple for many years. The laid-back restaurant has a drive-up window and offers counter service. The restaurant's extensive menu has nods to the New Orleans French Quarter while leaning into the rich flavors of Cajun and Creole dishes, all prepared with a touch of soul. The menu features daily lunch specials, poboys, red beans and rice, seafood platters, smothered steak, meatballs, etouffee, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
@visitlakecharles In Episode 9's Envie Eats segment, Anna and Brady Renard visit Leonard’s Food Quarters! 😋🔥 Leonard's Food Quarters opened in 1986 in Lake Charles by Leonard Fuselier who wanted to build a legacy for his children and future generations. Today, Leonard's son, Marlon, cooks up his family's favorites like red beans and rice, shrimp poboy, smothered steak, boudin, cracklins, rice dressing, and boudin balls!😍 BONUS: During #ChuckEats Restaurant Week, purchase a daily lunch special and get one free regular boudin ball! 🎙Listen here or anywhere you get your podcast: visitlakecharles.org/podcast/ Envie (sounds like an·vi) Eats: The desire to eat. A lot. #LouisianasPlayground #EnvieEats #Podcast #LeonardsFoodQuarters #creole #creolefood #creoletiktok #creolecooking #soul #soulfood #soulcooking #cajun #cajunfood #cajuncooking #boudin #poboy #louisianafood #OnlyLouisiana #FeedYourSoul #lakecharles #lakecharlesla #BayouKrewe #Louisiana #lakecharleslouisiana ♬ Louisiana Boy - Creole Zydeco Farmers