Jay Ducote is a talented writer, an avid traveler, a philanthropist when he gets the chance, an entrepreneur at times, and one heck of a good guy. He is the author of the food blog Bite and Booze, which chronicles his culinary and indulgent cultural experiences as he eats and drinks in South Louisiana and around the world. He also produces and hosts the "Bite and Booze Radio Show" presented by Calandro's Supermarket where he interviews local chefs and other food personalities, discusses restaurants and culinary events, and much more. He also co-hosts a radio program called "Raise a Glass" which features history, culture, production, and enjoyment of alcoholic beverages.

Jay is the winner of the Tony Chachere's Tailgating Cookoff in 2010 as well as the victor in numerous competitive eating contests. In 2011 he was named one of the "Top 100 Amateur Chefs in America" as he competed on the FOX reality show "MasterChef" with Chef Gordon Ramsay, Chef Graham Elliot, and Joe Bastianich.

"The Red Stick is a town that knows its sandwiches," says Jay. "They come in all shapes and sizes with unique ingredients, succulent meats, and breads that could stand alone. Finding Baton Rouge's best sandwiches is an on-going process. I'll never stop trying out new recipes or tasting a special that I've never had before."