This one is for the soup lovers. The crown jewel of most Vietnamese restaurants in town is pho, the soup known for its signature, soul-warming broth. Local eateries serve it with a host of toppings, from bean sprouts and herbs to jalapeños, Sriracha hot sauce and fragrant hoisin. Here's where to find it in the Capital City. Did we miss a great bowl of pho? Tell us at [email protected]. Ava…
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Seconds after Olivia Dunne steps into the lobby, a young girl whispers to her preoccupied big brother. “Livvy Dunne is here,” she gasps, beaming. It’s an ordinary Monday morning at Sherman & Balhoff Orthodontics. Phones ring. Patients scroll on their phones, biding their time ahead of their appointments. But a surprise appearance of the famed LSU gymnast has just flipped this routine day upside down. Patients’ heads turn. The staff…
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May 4 Races, juleps and roses. Oh my! You don’t have to travel to Churchill Downs to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. At Live Oak Arabians, attendees can take in similar festivities for a good cause at St. Jude Day at the Derby. Don your big hats and seersucker suits, and enjoy derby-themed food and drinks, a live auction and a viewing of the famous horse race. stjude.org May 10 Art…
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Unquestionably, LSU is home to one of the nation’s top football tailgating scenes. But just down the road from Death Valley, there lies another storied gathering that shows a different side of Tiger Nation. Baseball tailgating has its own distinct culture, shaped and honed by its special breed of fans. “It’s a really laid-back scene,” says regular baseball tailgater Kelly Walker. “It’s about hanging out and visiting, and meeting people…
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