GO COAST EPISODE 9: ST BERNARD PARISH
GO COAST: LOUISIANA’S ST. BERNARD PARISH EPISODE PREMIERES ON WLAE-TV FRIDAY AUGUST 30THIn this episode of Go Coast: Louisiana, Emmy Award winning host Tom Gregory explores the cultural treasures, the scenic beauty and the bountiful world-class fishing of New Orleans' most historic neighbor—St. Bernard Parish.
From the last vestiges of Spanish Colonial Louisiana at Los Islenos Festival to the Chalmette Battlefield, the site of the Battle of New Orleans, to the frontline of the battle against hurricanes and coastal erosion, the past becomes present for visitors of St. Bernard. With the help of national food writer and Nola Food Goddess, Lorin Gaudin, Tom also eats his way across St. Bernard and discovers the unique flavors of this native, coastal cuisine.
Discover why St. Bernard is “Da Parish” when Go Coast: Louisiana goes down river! Airing on WLAE-TV Fridays at 9:30PM and Sundays at 8:30PM.
Recently, Go Coast: Louisiana won two awards presented by the Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism; for best Public Affairs Program and TV Feature. The program’s host, Tom Gregory, won an Emmy in the Best On-Camera Talent category for Performer/Narrator from the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Go Coast: Louisiana also received a nomination for the Best Magazine Program. Additional Airings on WLAE –TV through September 27th.