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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Francis Plaisance returns to leadership as District B Councilman
ABBEVILLE, La. () — The name Francis Plaisance isn't unfamiliar to the community, as he is no stranger to public service, serving the community for over 50 years. Plaisance has worked with the Louisiana Cattle Festival. He has been a minister; ordained in 1968. He has investigated child abuse and neglect for the state for 20 years and retired in 2005. He served on the city council for 16 years, from 2006-2022. He was Mayor Pro Tem for 12 years. 'I just felt like after the mayor's race, I've pretty much retired, but I just felt like I could serve some more; serve my public and in this capacity. I had experience in it. So, I thought, well, here's an opportunity perhaps to get back in and continue working and doing the work I was doing before,' said Plaisance. Following the March 29 special election, Plaisance returned to continue serving the residents of District B and Abbeville after winning by one vote. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Abbeville voters elected a new council seat 'Election night was really interesting because we were counting the votes, and it came to the very end of the vote counting and that's the time when two more votes came in and they were both for me and so I ended up with one more than my opponent. So, it was pretty exciting and a different experience,' he said. After winning District B seat Plaisance was sworn in on April 15. He highlights four main goals he would like to focus on: taking care of city employees, the police and fire department, street improvements and infrastructure. 'Of course, my primary concern is to take care of District B, and it has been well taken care of over the years by my predecessors, and I like to see that I'll be able to continue that and keep those folks taken care of,' he said. 'It's an exciting time for me and I really appreciate the opportunity to once again work with the city administration and work with our constituents to move Abbeville forward.' WATCH: Truck hauling oil bursts into flames on Indiana highway Francis Plaisance returns to leadership as District B Councilman Tugboat hits railroad bridge in Melville causing significant damage Walgreens settles allegations around opioid prescriptions for $300M: DOJ Missing Crowley teen's body discovered in Calcasieu River after search Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
South China Morning Post
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet the star Hong Kong chefs behind restaurants Plaisance, Mono and more
Embark on a culinary journey with some of Hong Kong's top chefs who have made their mark on the city's vibrant culinary scene. From chef Stefanie Leung's exclusive OOAK Lamma and Mauro Colagreco's sustainable Plaisance to Masaaki Miyakawa's Michelin-starred sushi and Ricardo Chaneton's French-Latin fusion, discover their unique stories and gastronomic innovations. 1. Discover OOAK Lamma, chef Stefanie Leung's hidden culinary oasis on Hong Kong's Lamma Island Nestled in a picturesque seaside residence in Luk Chau village and designed by her father, acclaimed interior designer Steve Leung, this unique sanctuary offers a one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience. Chef Leung's invite-only retreat OOAK Lamma focuses on local produce and exquisite dishes, and redefines private dining. 2. Master chef Masaaki Miyakawa's Michelin-starred journey from Hong Kong to Japan and back to Macau Miyakawa, renowned for elevating Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong to three Michelin stars, reflects on a culinary journey that saw him achieve more critical acclaim in Japan before returning to the Greater Bay Area to open Sushi Kissho at the Raffles hotel in Galaxy Macau. Specialising in Edomae sushi, Miyakawa offers fresh, seasonal ingredients and an engaging, entertaining preparation experience. 3. ChoyChoy Kitchen chef Grace Choy's story takes in Hong Kong, Japan and an award-winning cookbook Hong Kong-born chef Choy transformed her passion for cooking into a successful restaurant after getting fired three times from office jobs. Discover her journey from a mahjong shop childhood to becoming a Cantonese cuisine expert, and now educating Japanese audiences about authentic Hong Kong flavours. Chef Ricardo Chaneton at his Latin American restaurant Mono, in Hong Kong's Central neighbourhood. The Venezuelan talks about how he fell in love with cooking, and about living in a city he loves. Photo: Sun Yeung 4. Venezuelan chef Ricardo Chaneton of Mono restaurant talks of his passion for French cooking and finding a home in Hong Kong Chaneton shares his journey from a rebellious youth to becoming the head chef of Mono, a Latin American restaurant in Hong Kong. Embracing French culinary techniques, the chef discusses his passion for cooking, the challenges he has faced, and his deep connection to the city he now calls home. 5. Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco champions local organic produce and sustainable dining at Plaisance Argentine chef Colagreco, renowned for his three-Michelin-star Mirazur in France – voted World's Best Restaurant in 2019 – is committed to using local, seasonal produce at his new Hong Kong restaurant, Plaisance. Discover how this Unesco goodwill ambassador for biodiversity prioritises sustainability and educates diners about the origins of their food, from farm to plate. Part of this article was produced with the assistance of generative AI
