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Hit Me With Your Best Spot: Hummingbirds, Fish Bowls, and Bathrooms

By LeeAnn Huntoon | September 30, 2022

In this episode of “Hit Me With Your Best Spot Orlando,” we’re going straight to the source to ask these local business owners and influencers where they love to hang out, dine, and shop local.

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Palm & Pine puts New Orleans twists on international fine dining

By Marielle Songy | September 28, 2022

Since 2019, Jordan Herndon and Amarys Herndon have run Palm & Pine, a casual-cool French Quarter restaurant at 308 N. Rampart St.  The couple, who moved to New Orleans from Texas, got their start working side-by-side at French Quarter staple Arnaud’s while attending culinary school at Delgado. Later, Jordan was named sous chef at Ralph’s […]

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Top 916: the best boba in Sacramento

By Sarah Yunus | September 26, 2022

Sacramento has no shortage of boba spots. Here’s our list of the best and most unique places to get your boba fix.

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Poms Poms in Orlando brings a unique twist to old favorites

By Gianna Aceto | September 20, 2022

The sandwich shop in the Milk District also offers authentic salads, a curated tea selection, sweet treats and innovative sake cocktails.

NOLA Art Bar strives to create a cultural hub for the community

By Domonique Tolliver | September 13, 2022

NOLA Art Bar not only gives patrons a space to connect with one another but also provides networking opportunities for up-and-coming creatives. 

A guide to shopping local in Orlando

By Shannon Wolfgang | September 12, 2022

You’re sure to find the coolest gifts, authentic and iconic local trinkets from Orlando to bring back home.

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A guide to the best tattoo shops in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | September 9, 2022

Maybe you’re ready to get your first tattoo and you don’t know where to go. Maybe you’re ready to add to your collection. Here’s a list of the best tattoo shops in town.

Orbis Caffe brings global flavors to Mt. Lebanon

By Nina Gleason | August 31, 2022

Orbis Caffe not only has coffee and pastries, but hosts monthly dinners inspired by international flavors.

New book dives into life, recipes of entrepreneur Al Copeland

By Jyl Benson | August 31, 2022

While you will not find any Popeyes recipes in the book, but there are a great many of them from Copeland’s New Orleans and the Copeland Family.

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 If These Walls Could Talk: New Orleans Restaurants in Repurposed Buildings

By Marielle Songy | August 31, 2022

From the French Quarter to Lakeview, read more about the stories hidden within the walls of some of the cities best restaurants.