SHREVEPORT, La. — A local culinary artist recently brought Northwest Louisiana's flavors to a massive audience during a premier national celebration. Chef Niema DiGrazia represented the Shreveport-Bossier region at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture Wine & Food Festival in New Orleans, standing alongside top culinary creators to celebrate the food traditions of Louisiana and the African Diaspora.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Visit Shreveport-Bossier was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal by Destinations International in recognition of the organization's commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standards for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world.