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Read MoreBelle Impasto
Stacey Fabre knew she was going to be an artist at a very young age. A blank canvas or a piece of paper was exciting to her—they were endless possibilities to show off her inspirations and personal interpretations. Raised in New Orleans, Stacey has always been fascinated by the architecture, history, smells, foods and happenings of the city. She fondly remembers growing up on the East Bank, looking...
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Read MoreServing Up Soul
If you want to be real technical on the subject, while all soul food is Southern food, not all Southern food is soul. — Bob Jeffries There is a house in Morgan City they call Rita Mae’s Kitchen. The building itself looks like a work of folk art. Red, yellow and green earth tones adorn the wooden façade. Step inside and you’ll find more of the same—retro pink chairs, weathered hardwood floors and...
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Read MoreCrave-ing Satisfied
Today, more than ever, it seems that everyone has a voice desperate to be heard. Shows like American Idol or The Voice give contestants visions of quick fortune and fame. Someone unknown can quickly consume the mainstream media, constantly appearing on television, shared videos, advertisements and on the radio. When a group finally hears their sound travel the wavelengths from the radio to our ears, it...
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Read MoreDishing Out Dialogue
Don’t serve Chef Randy Cheramie a salad with the dressing on the side. Or one with more than a dollop of dressing splattered on top. That’ll just piss him off. “I know they have a [mixing] bowl back there somewhere,” Chef Randy says. “What am I supposed to do with that?” The chef talks with his hands as they grasp an imaginary pair of tongs and begin mixing a salad in midair. It becomes obvious...
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Read MoreBois d’Arc
There is a certain species of treasure in Louisiana as unique and varied as the people who call Bayou Country home. Its rich-colored gems can only be found in mid- to late-spring and are all the more precious for it. They were first “discovered” by early Louisiana settlers. And they’ve been evolving and flourishing ever since. In the spring, irises at Bois d’Arc Gardens explode with the joie de...
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Read MoreBusiness As Usual
The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce has a new president and CEO. Here, PoV sits down with Gordon Crow to find out how he landed at the bottom of Louisiana’s boot—all the way from Wyoming—what he hopes to accomplish for local businesses, both big and small—and what drive-thru daiquiri shops have to do with anything. As Gordon Crow and his wife, Sandy, made their way down the interstate from...
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Read MoreRiding in Unison
In a world where much is uncertain, we can take comfort in the fact that there are those willing to protect the good, the innocent—those who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of our own. They are dedicated to working for the good of the community they serve. They are police officers. Matt Trahan, a trooper with Louisiana State Police Troop C, is one such officer … and he’s...
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Read MoreA Taste of My World: White Bowl
If you like to eat as much as we do, you may have noticed that the Houma-Thibodaux community now has more dining options than ever before. And many of them feature dishes and ingredients inspired by other cultures. Here, PoV sits down with restaurateur Bing Tran to learn more about his Vietnamese culture and what makes his menu at White Bowl in Houma unlike all the others. A gentle wisp of steam rises...
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