We remember a visit, 22 years ago, to friends of friends who lived in Cut Off, Louisiana. When asked of their ethnic background, they replied, “We are coonasses.” The response was said with a great deal of pride. The lesson we now learn is that this pride was misplaced, and as such, OffBeat will refrain from its use.-Ed
Fine Festival Dining 2001
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