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Travel Trends – Special Report on Gulf Beaches

By Bobby L. Hickman
May 31, 2010 – Can you keep the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill from wrecking your summer beach vacation?
While you can’t plug the underground leak that has spewed millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, you can make an informed decision before you book your next vacation. With [...]

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Riding to the City of New Orleans

Story and photos by Betsy Marvin
The effort and stress of air travel these days had us thinking of alternatives for a recent trip to New Orleans. We wanted to be able to relax and get things done during the journey so that ruled out driving. And then we recalled the method so popular back in [...]

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The Food of Lake Charles, La. – Alligators, Boudin, Cajun/Creole & More

By Hope S. Philbrick
For a place that boasts of its history as a “no man’s land,” Lake Charles has much to offer its visitors—most especially to those who are hungry. Located in a section of Southwest Louisiana that was not included in the Louisiana Purchase, for many years the region was a dangerous and lawless [...]

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A Real Taste of New Orleans

Story and photos by John Griffin
New Orleans has long been known for its lively Cajun and Creole fare that mix seafood with spices in truly alchemical ways. But to limit your diet to gumbo or jambalaya is to miss out on the wealth of what the city has to offer.
On a recent trip, the call [...]

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If You Go – New Orleans, Louisiana

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Café du Monde
1039 Decatur St.
(800) 772-2927
www.cafedumonde.com

For lunch, the pulled pork sandwich at Cake Café & Bakery…

…followed by the red velevet cupcake.

Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres St.
(504) 943-0010
www.nolacakes.com
Camellia Grill
626 S. Carrollton Ave.
(504) 309-2679

Panéed Pork at Elizabeth’s.

Elizabeth’s Restaurant
601 Gallier St.
(504) 944-9272
www.elizabeths-restaurant.com
Jacques-Imo’s Café
8324 Oak St.
(504) 861-0886
www.jacquesimoscafe.com
Mona’s Café & Deli
504 Frenchmen St.
(504) 949-4115‎
Palm Court Jazz Café
1206 [...]

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