Loyal customers help new Lafayette bakery find success with custom desserts and expanded menu
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. On January 17, 2020, Star Williams fulfilled a longtime dream when she opened her own business, Star’s Bakeshop in Lafayette. Little did she know that in less than three months, she would have to quickly adapt and get creative in order to…
Read MoreStrong Faith And Commitment To Quality Keep Barrow’s Catfish Going Strong For More Than 75 Years
Since 1943, thousands of New Orleans residents and visitors have been lining up at Barrow’s Catfish for a taste of the food that has garnered international acclaim.
In the beginning, original owners William “Cap” Barrow, Sr. and his wife Mary served their fried catfish out of Barrow’s Shady Inn on Mistletoe Street.