Serving it

Creative direction: Kaci Yoder; Photography: Tate Tullier

Styling: Elle Marie; Makeup: Katrina Liza

Hair: CeKeisha Williams; Model: Taylor Andres

If there’s one scene in Baton Rouge that inspires, it’s the bars and bistros where we spend our evenings. Food is the fabric of our culture here, and it flavors everything we do. Why not let it inform our wardrobes, too? Vibrant color palettes, rich textures, stark shapes—these are the details of some of Baton Rouge’s stunning dishes, and they’re also the inspiration for a dynamic and unforgettable look. 

umami's Green tea crepe cake

12 layers of green tea crepes filled with matcha cream and topped with matcha powder, accompanied by fresh berries. From Umami Japanese Bistro

Esley geo print top, $38; Gold triangle necklace, $28; Gold pendant necklace, $32; Gold earrings, $28. From Bella Bella

Chocollage's sweets

A selection of treats including white chocolate peanut butter cups, dark chocolate nonpareils, salted caramel chocolates, cookie dough truffles, black and white truffles, amaretto truffles and white chocolate truffles. From Chocollage Gifts & Chocolates
Sam Jullan top, $110; W by Winji palazzo pants, $132. From Champs Élysées
Gold and silver crushed pendant, $28; Gold drop earrings, $28; Qupid mixi shoe, $44. From Bella Bella
Striped clutch. Stylist’s own

Goûter's Crawaffle

A house-made corn waffle topped with crawfish au gratin and surrounded by a ring of Louisiana molasses. From Goûter Restaurant

LUSH Modal sleeveless midi tank dress, $46; Cadence natural bag, $100; Wooden piece necklace, $32; Gold wrapped necklace, $38; Fringe gold earrings, $28; Gold matte arm bracelet, $24; Gold bracelets, $24; Breckell’s Sylvia shoes, $38. From Bella Bella

LSU Dairy Store's ice cream

From-scratch cookies and cream ice cream. Made with milk from LSU cows and mixed with crushed chocolate cookie pieces, topped with fudge sauce. From the LSU Dairy Store

LUSH dress, $58; Gold cone crushed necklace, $32; Gold double-strand necklace, $38; Gold earrings, $28; Amazon natural snake sandals, $58; From Bella Bella

Faux fur clutch. Made by stylist

Tsunami's Green Monster Roll

Snow crab, cream cheese, cucumber and coconut shrimp rolled in rice and topped with strawberries, avocado and kiwi, served over plum sauce. From Tsunami

Cotton Candy wrap maxi, $58; Eliza handbag, $50; Black and gold necklace, $38; Gold drop earrings, $28; Gold bracelets, $18 each; Kristin Cavallari Chinese Laundry shoes, $98. From Bella Bella

Special thanks to the local makers of hair product LyricV Edge Control.