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Loretta's Authentic Pralines
Founded in 1983 by the late Loretta Harrison, the city's first African American woman to own a praline company. Open Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; there is also a French Market stand.
Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.
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