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We Live To Eat
Louisiana's trusted industry advisor for restaurants, Louisiana Restaurant Association, presents We Live To Eat. It's a behind-the-scenes peek at the members of the association and how the LRA helps them navigate the complicated world of restaurant ownership. Host Wendy Waren intrigues us with interesting stories and engaging conversations with special guests from Louisiana's culinary scene. Join us each month for an update & check out all our social media - Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin…
Episodes
We Live To EatBrian Landry: A Restaurateur's Journey of Rhythm and Roux
On this episode of the We Live to Eat podcast, Chef Brian Landry joins us to discuss his culinary journey, from his early days working in restaurants to…
We Live To EatFrom Royal China to Miss Shirley’s: A Family Restaurant Legacy
Shirley Lee and her daughter, Carling Lee Gannon, co-owners of Miss Shirley’s Chinese Restaurant, join the We Live to Eat podcast to share their family’s…
We Live To EatDook Chase: Family Legacy and Culinary Journey
Dook Chase, co-owner and executive chef of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant and proprietor of Chapter IV, joins the We Live to Eat podcast to share his family’s…
We Live To EatChef Wiley Lewis: Food, Family, and Finding Her Way
Chef Wiley Lewis joins the We Live to Eat podcast to share her journey through Louisiana’s restaurant industry, from learning to cook alongside her grandfather…
We Live To EatChef Frank Brigtsen: A Life Built on Food, Family, and New Orleans
Chef Frank Brigtsen joins the We Live to Eat podcast to share his culinary journey, from learning under Chef Paul Prudhomme to opening Brigtsen’s and building…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection - Session Recap
This week’s Capitol Connections, presented by LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs Will DuBos, recaps the conclusion of the 2026 Louisiana…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast - Ep 9
In this week’s Capitol Connection episode, Will DuBos, LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, breaks down key developments as the legislative…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast- Ep 8
In this week's Capitol Connection episode, Will DuBos, LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, breaks down several key legislative wins for…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast- Ep 7
In this week’s Capitol Connection episode, Will DuBos, LRA’s Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, provides a mid-session recap highlighting key…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast - Ep 6
In this week’s Capitol Connection episode, Will DuBos, LRA’s Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, focuses on workers’ compensation as key…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast- Ep 5
In this week’s Capitol Connection episode Will Dubos, LRA’s Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, marks the midpoint of the legislative session as…
We Live To EatFrom Global Flavors to Local Roots: Susan Spicer's Lasting Impact
On this We Live to Eat podcast episode, Chef Susan Spicer, co-owner and founder of Bayona in New Orleans, reflects on her culinary journey, sharing how global…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast- Ep 4
Will Dubos, LRA's Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, highlights this session's progress during Week 4 of the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast- Ep 3
In this week’s Capitol Connection podcast episode, Will DuBos, LRA’s Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, delivers a legislative update from Week…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast - Ep 2
In this week’s Capitol Connection podcast episode, Will DuBos, LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, highlights three key areas: the state…
We Live To EatBoudin, Business, and Community: A Conversation with Gillis Managers
This episode of the LRA’s We Live to Eat podcast features Kevin Daigrepont and Tyler Griffin, managers for Gillis Grocery & Cafe and Gillis Meat Market. They…
We Live To Eat2026 Capitol Connection Podcast - Ep 1
Will DuBos, LRA’s Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, brings you the first Capitol Connection podcast of 2026. Lawmakers kicked off the Louisiana…
We Live To EatPassion, Partnership, and the Business of Hospitality
In this We Live to Eat Podcast episode, we are joined by Blakelee Kibodeaux, co-owner of Villa Harlequin in Lake Charles, as he shares his journey from the…
We Live To EatCarrying the Torch: Garret LeBlanc on Leadership, Family, and Louisiana Hospitality
In this We Live to Eat Podcast episode, Garret LeBlanc, HR officer and director of special projects for B&G Foods, talks about growing up in a multi-generation…
We Live To EatTi Martin’s Vision: Carrying Family Legacy into the Next Generation
Ti Martin, co-proprietor of Commander's Palace, joins the We Live to Eat Podcast to share her journey from family roots to leadership, the evolution of…
We Live To EatFrom Tradition to Michelin: Joanne Domilise Talks Legacy, Po-Boys, and Michelin Recognition
In this episode of the We Live to Eat podcast, Joanne Domilise, owner of Domilise’s Po-Boy & Bar shares her journey taking over the iconic New Orleans…
We Live To EatMonique Ricci on Leading Acme Oyster House Into the Future
Monique Ricci, the new CEO of Acme Oyster House, joins the We Live to Eat Podcast to share her journey from design to leadership, her family’s history with the…
We Live To EatFrom Teen Chef to Restaurateur: Huy Pham’s Path to Yakuza House
Huy Pham, owner of Yakuza House in Metairie, joined the We Live to Eat Podcast to share his path from working in his mom’s restaurant as a teen to opening his…
We Live To EatFrom Military Service to Fine Dining: Christian Pendleton on Leadership and Hospitality at Brennan’s
In this episode of the We Live to Eat podcast, Christian Pendleton, General Manager of Brennan’s Restaurant, shares his journey from the military to fine…
We Live To EatFrom Real Estate to Craft Beer: The Journey of Crying Eagle Brewing
Eric Avery, owner and founder of Crying Eagle Brewing Company in Lake Charles, stops by the We Live to Eat podcast to discuss how a bachelor party brewery tour…
We Live To EatFrom LSU to the University Club: Passion and Innovation in Hospitality
Steven Hightower, Director of Food and Beverage at the University Club, joins the We Live to Eat podcast to share his journey in Louisiana’s hospitality…
We Live To EatFrom Bar Life to Hospitality Leader: Our Mom’s J.P. Ngo Talks Growth, Community, and Comfort Food
J.P. Ngo, co-founder of Our Mom’s Restaurant, joins the We Live to Eat Podcast to share his journey from college bars to one of Louisiana’s best ranked burger…
We Live To EatMegan Klock on Restaurants, ProStart, and Fighting for the Industry
New episodes are available each month on most podcast platforms. We Live To Eat podcast is produced by the Louisiana Restaurant Association Comms Dept…
We Live To EatBig Wins and Key Battles from the 2025 Legislative Session
In this episode of Capitol Connections, Will DuBos, Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs at the LRA, recaps the 2025 Legislative Session and its…
We Live To EatSpecial Episode 3: Authentically Louisiana with Chef John Folse
In this special episode, LRA's own Wendy Waren sits down with this year's LRA Showcase Keynote Speaker and Louisiana’s culinary ambassador to the world, Chef…
We Live To EatCapitol Connection Podcast 2025 - Episode 1
New episodes are available each month on most podcast platforms. We Live To Eat podcast is produced by the Louisiana Restaurant Association Comms Dept…
We Live To EatEpisode 6: Red Beans, Growing Restaurants & Navigating Challenges with Greg Reggio
In this episode, Greg Reggio, co-founder of Zea Rotisserie & Bar, shares his journey from working with Warren LaRuth and Al Copeland Enterprises to launching…
We Live To EatEpisode 5: From Quarter Kid to Industry Leader
This is the official podcast of The Louisiana Restaurant Association: We Live To Eat. Host Wendy Waren is joined by Mark Latter, Owner of Latter Hospitality…
We Live To EatEpisode 4: Gumbo, Legacy and Community: Stella Reese on the Chase Family's Culinary Impact
This is the official podcast of The Louisiana Restaurant Association: We Live To Eat. Host Wendy Waren is joined by a member of one of New Orleans' most…
We Live To EatEpisode 3: A Po'Boy of Prosperity: Legacy, Community, and Flavor with Justin Kennedy
In this episode of the We Live to Eat podcast, host Wendy Waren chats with Justin Kennedy of Parkway Bakery & Tavern about its storied history and iconic po’…
We Live To EatEpisode 2: Seafood Standards: Navigating Louisiana's Labeling Laws
This is the official podcast of The Louisiana Restaurant Association: We Live To Eat. Host Wendy Waren is joined by the Managing Director of Government &…
We Live To EatEpisode 1: Let's Talk Oysters!
This is the official podcast of The Louisiana Restaurant Association: We Live To Eat. Tommy Cvitanovich (Dragos), Tony Rodrigue (Acme) and James Karst…