Let’s face it, the Christmas season pretty much began in August, but it’s almost socially acceptable to get in the holiday spirit without your friends groaning when you play Christmas music. One of the first events to kick off the Christmas season is now around the corner: Holiday Art Walk! The Arts…
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Many of my favorite memories of my dad involve his gumbo. If you knew the Iowa-born (the state, not the city), New Orleans-raised, Scottish heritage, adopted Cajun, then you knew that his gumbo was his shining achievement. It fed countless people in town and warmed many bellies. Food was his love…
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Mardi Gras is not only great fun, it's also delicious! What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with a traditional king cake…
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Feeling the Love at Farmer’s Markets Farmer’s markets are designed with a lot of love; they bring out a community’s best offerings and place them on a gingham tablecloth for your enjoyment. Lake Charles touts its two popular farmer’s markets – the Charlestown Farmer’s Market on Saturdays and the…
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Coffee:30 Gourmet Coffee & Beignets! So, coffee is my jam. I love it, probably a bit too much. Imagine my surprise when someone else understands that anytime is coffee time – Coffee:30 – right? My coworker, Kathryn, and I saw some movement on social media about a new coffee place located where a…
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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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