Mamou: Cajun Country for the Contemporary City
The small town of Mamou is located in Evangeline Parish at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun country. The city, famous for its musicians, has been labeled the “Cajun Music Capital of the World.” A similar...
View ArticleExotic, Hazy Bliss
“Excuse me, sir. Would you like another?” I jolt out of a midday siesta to startlingly gaze upon a casually-dressed server pointing to an opaque plastic cup perched beside me on a small, weather-worn...
View ArticleCoffee 24/7: Tirami-soo Good
Coffee 24/7 is a column, by College sophomore Claudia Dally exploring the many ways of maintaining a coffee-centric diet. Coffee is definitely not for everyone. I like to think that coffee is...
View ArticleGo Chia, It’s Your Birthday
50 Cent got it right: whether or not it’s your birthday, there’s always a reason to party. And to have enough energy to hang out with your friends, play a sport, or study into the night, you need...
View ArticleIn the Mix: Bartenders Battle it out at the Mixology Mixer
In the Mix is a column by Liz Hwang about wine, cocktails, and all things drinks-related. Free specialty cocktails from some of the best bars and restaurants in the city? Count me in! This past...
View ArticleMadeira: A Portuguese Classic Revisited
After 200 years, Madeira wine is making a comeback. This fortified DOC wine, produced on the namesake Portuguese archipelago 600 miles southwest of Portugal, has played a significant part in early...
View ArticleSquare 1682 Is Hip, Not Square
It was a quiet afternoon at Square 1682. I arrived smack between meals but was delighted to find, despite the odd hour, the eclectic restaurant still offered a limited yet well-rounded menu (used...
View ArticleLes Nourritures Terrestres: The New Parisian Wine
When thinking of French wine, one ultimately relates to Bordeaux, Bourgogne or Beaujolais. However, that is not all that France has to offer. In the vibrant Quartier des Halles known for the Pompidou...
View ArticleFilling Up at Philly Cider Week
When I found myself disappointed over family weekend plans falling through, I was quickly consoled. It was Philly Cider Week! For cider week, restaurants, bars, and gastropubs all over Philadelphia...
View ArticleThe Starbucks Drink to Cure Your Winter Cold
Ever heard of the “Medicine Ball?” Nope, not the one you lift at the gym. It’s the drink that you should buy if you’ve got a cold or feel one coming. You won’t find it explicitly written in the...
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