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New Mediterranean-Style Restaurant Opening Soon in Baton Rouge: Highland at Lee
Cava Restaurant, at 5295 Highland Road, will open soon. A new dining establishment is soon to open in Baton Rouge. At the corner of Highland Road and Lee Drive, where a busy Circle K formerly operated, the building that will house Cava appears to be close to being completed.
Festivals Happening this Weekend: May 18 through May 21
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, consider one of these Louisiana festivals. There are several fun festivals happening throughout Louisiana this weekend. Celebrate Blackberries, Classic & Muscle Cars, and Italian Heritage.
How to Poach Chicken for Your Recipes
When you need cooked chicken meat for a recipe fast, poach it. Chicken is a crowd-pleaser. Versatile, high in protein, and very tasty, it is easy to prepare and affordable. For a quick way to cook chicken when you need it for a casserole, enchiladas, salad, or some other delicious creation, try poaching it.
How to Host a Great Dinner Party with Little to No Cooking
Wow your guests with a nice dinner party that requires very little cooking. The idea of having a dinner party intimidates many people because it seems like a lot of work. While hours spent in the kitchen preparing for a nice evening is an inviting idea for some, most people don't have that kind of time or culinary talent.
Festivals Happening this Weekend: May 4 through May 7
There's a festival for everyone this weekend in Louisiana. Herbs and other plants will be available this weekend at the Sunset Herb & Garden Festival.Photo byM Henderson. There are numerous festivals happening during the first weekend of May. You can eat crawfish, buy herbs for your garden, or be a pirate for a day. If you missed the opening weekend of Jazz Fest, the second weekend promises to be just as exciting.
What to Eat? Festival International de Louisiane
What's good to eat at this year's Festival International de Louisiane?. Taking place in downtown Lafayette, April 26 through April 30, Festival International de Louisiane is the place to be for good food. Here is a list of participating vendors, their offerings, and where they can be found during this year's festival.
Creole Shakshuka
Eggs nestled in a thick, tomato gravy; hearty, elegant, and easy to make Shakshuka. Originating in the North African country of Tunisia, shakshuka offers a pleasant break from meat. Delicious and easy to make, the egg and tomato-based dish can be seasoned any way you like.
Baton Rouge Lunch Specials: George's
Enjoy tasty lunch specials Monday through Friday at George's Southside and George's O'Neal Lane. Chicken Fried Steak plate at George'sPhoto byFacebook. George's Restaurants, 8905 Highland Road and 15321 O'Neal Lane, are cozy neighborhood places to grab a bite and get a beer. Patrons fill out their own food and drink tickets at the bar of this family-friendly establishment, just like at the original restaurant beneath the Perkins Road overpass.
$5 Fill-a-Box Book Sale
Get a box of books for $5 during the final day of the Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar. Sunday, April 16, is the last day to shop this year’s Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar. Beginning at 9:00 AM sharp, patrons can get a box at the door (limit 2), fill it with their selection of remaining books, and pay only $5 for the entire box. Excluded are collector’s items which will be on sale for 1/2 price.
Festivals Happening This Weekend - April 6 through April 9
Celebrate Lao New Year and Pirates this weekend. Wat Thammarattanaram Lao Buddhist TemplePhoto byM Henderson. For many families in Louisiana, Easter weekend is a prime time for a gathering. If you're looking for something to do that everyone can enjoy, consider attending a festival.
LSU Women's Basketball: Meet the Team
LSU Lady Tigers play for national championship. If you've had the pleasure of watching the LSU Lady Tigers on the basketball court, you've gotten to see what teamwork is all about. Playing a basketball game like a well-choreographed production, these highly-trained athletes are taking women's sports to a whole new level. As we proudly witness them on the road to winning the 2023 NCAA championship, let's get to know the team better.
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