Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statewide mask mandate which will be in place through September 1 for all people, regardless of vaccination status, if 6 feet of physical distance cannot be maintained indoors. Please be sure to have a mask with you when traveling. More Info
Celebrating 5 Years on July 17! I’ve written about Crying Eagle a few times before, and every time I visit, it’s an entirely new experience. Crying Eagle’s menu, beers, and events seem to be on a carousel; you just found your favorite, but it’s quickly replaced by a new favorite that raises the bar…
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Cooling colors of sky blue, white and matte gold greeted me upon entry at The James 710. It felt fresh and modern. I really didn't know what to expect from The James 710 beyond the fact that I had heard it through the social grapevine that it was elegant and delightful. The restaurant is owned and…
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The Brunch Tour Brunch! It’s that magical time of day when day drinking is socially acceptable, and you can carb-load in the name of classy living. Over the past several years, the brunch scene has ramped up in the Lake Area, and the city is teeming with brunch options - with each one tastier and…
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Wine Lovers Rejoice! The Cellar is Here! Get ready, oenophiles...this is not a drill! Your next wine hangout spot is here! The Cellar at Crave, located next to Crave Gourmet at 2801 Ryan Street in Lake Charles, just opened - and at the right time too - when Lake Charles is looking for reasons to get…
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Jamison Trouth at Yellowfin is coming out with new products, and there are limited editions ready for purchase just in time for summer! The most exciting, innovative thing that he has been up to lately is making Oaked Otoro - which is exclusively available at the distillery in Sulphur. He creates…
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Whether you’re searching for a sunny breakfast spot or a breezy backyard under the oaks, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the fresh air and warm sunshine in Louisiana’s Playground! Here are my favorite places to dine alfresco! For all dining options in the area, click here. The Bekery Quite…
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Header Photo by @aballbounced Fire & Oak – Lake Charles’ Newest Restaurant Ever since the words “Fire & Oak” were whispered as a rumor in my ear, I have been eagerly anticipating the realization of Chef Andrew Green’s new restaurant. The name sparks the imagination and immediately whisks me away…
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The Village Coffeehouse “This is something we knew Sulphur was missing." Blake Forman, Owner A few weeks ago, I tasted my first vanilla latte (I know, I’m late to the game!) and had the pleasure of speaking with Blake Forman, owner of Sulphur’s Village Coffeehouse. In the middle of the pandemic…
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The hype around Lulu's opening initially in August was unreal, but worth every minute of waiting patiently in line. It was only three weeks later that Hurricane Laura would put a temporary stop to Ashley and Jonathan's newfound passion. Lulu's loyal fans kept up with their recovery via social media…
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View the full Thrive Magazine on Issuu ► This year marks Ben Herrera's 20th anniversary as a Lake Charles restaurateur. He first opened DeAngelo's Pizzeria Company in 2001, but that eatery was destroyed in a fire in 2008. Herrera rebuilt his establishment in 2009, changed the concept to upscale…
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