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DAVID W. BROWN David W. Brown is a freelance writer whose work appears in The Atlantic , The New York Times , Scientific American and The New Yorker . His most recent book, The Mission: A True Story , a rollicking adventure about a motley band of explorers on a quest to find oceans on Europa, is in bookstores now. Brown lives in New Orleans. POPPY TOOKER Poppy Tooker is a native New Orleanian who has spent her life immersed in the vibrant colors and flavors of her state. Poppy spreads her message statewide and beyond via her NPR-affiliated radio show and podcast, “Louisiana Eats!” MARY BETH ROMIG Mary Beth Romig is Associate Vice President for Public Relations for New Orleans & Company. She has been a public relations professional and a freelance writer for more than three decades. She has also served as “spotter” for the Saints Public Address announcer (originally her father, and now one of her brothers) during the team’s home games in the Caesars Superdome. SARAH BAIRD Sarah Baird is the author of multiple books, including New Orleans Cocktails and Flask . Her work has been featured in The New York Times , Washington Post , Saveur , Eater , Food & Wine and The Guardian , among others. Previously, she served as restaurant critic for the New Orleans alt-weekly, Gambit Weekly , where she won Critic of the Year in 2015 for her dining reviews. Contributors

Creative Director & Editor Marcy Nathan

Art Director & Design Eliza Schulze

Layout & Design Mary Ann Florey

Illustrator Kacie Galtier

Marketing Coordinator Harley Breaux

Copy Editor Patti Stallard

Advertising & Marketing ron bonacci Tim Acosta Amanda Kennedy Stephanie Hopkins

Nancy Besson Taryn Clement

Marketing Interns Peyton finch Charlotte Ghrist

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WITH GAYLE BENSON Q&A

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