Louisiana

Food

Dong Phuong and the king cake that conquered Louisiana – feature in JoySauce

In Louisiana, if you find the tiny plastic baby in a king cake, you’re responsible for bringing the…

by serenapuang May 22, 2026

inside a speakeasy bar in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Walls are exposed brick, it is lit by lamps

Baton Rouge Blogs / Forthcoming

One cockroach is so not a big deal

As some of you know, I’ve been settling in Baton Rouge, and Friday marked three weeks on the…

by serenapuang August 11, 2024

Serena Puang

Serena is a cultural critic and journalist in Baton Rouge. She has written for the New York Times, The Boston Globe, NBC, and many other publications. She’s passionate about writing about communities of color, accessibility, and books. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Teen Vogue, NBC, and more. Outside of writing, she's also a local content creator and social media manager. You can contact her at contact@dearyall.net