Restaurant Review: Campbell’s Freshly Roasts Coffee Daily
(COVINGTON, La.) — Have you ever smelled freshly roasted coffee? Well, if you drive down Tyler Street in the mornings, you will certainly get a whiff of the pungent aroma. This scent can only be coming from one place: Campbell’s Coffee & Tea at 516 S. Tyler St. This locally owned coffee shop prides itself on fresh-roasted […]
Sticky Rice the Hot New Thai Food in Covington
(COVINGTON, La.) — At 528 N. Columbia St. in Covington, there is a new Thai joint that is gaining attention. Sticky Rice Thai is a family run establishment that has only been there for less than a year but is already receiving great feedback. When you walk into Sticky Rice, it is very aesthetically pleasing […]
Mouthwatering Riverside Seafood at Coquille River & Rye
(MADISONVILLE, La.) — A few weeks ago, as I was passing Marina Del Ray on my friend’s boat heading back home from the mouth of the Tchefuncte River, I spotted a restaurant hidden behind the scores of sailboat masts. We ended up docking the boat at the restaurant’s slips inside of the marina to find […]
Jackson Cretin Finds World Class BBQ at Sweet Daddy’s
As you walk into Sweet Daddy’s BBQ, you’ll automatically smell the smoked meat along with the thick aroma of buttered buns. Sweet Daddy’s is a BBQ joint that’s located at 420 S. Tyler St. in Covington and has been serving up the same classic meats for the past 17 years. Their small but perfected menu […]
REVIEW: Rob’s Dogs Do Indeed Rock
There is a small building in old Covington that is hidden to the masses unless you know of it. I’m talking about 400 N. Theard St. Here, right across the street from the courthouse on an odd triangular corner, is Rob’s Rockin’ Dogs. Maybe you have seen the decorative hot dog on Boston Street while […]
Opinion: The Cafeteria’s Best Meal
(COVINGTON, La.) — Walking from second period to lunch, I can see students quickly strutting to the cafeteria in order to bypass the line, as per usual, regulated by Coach Gibbe. Progressing onto the glass doors of the St. Paul’s cafeteria, coerced by the strict voice of Coach Gast telling me to go either left […]
Food Review: Empa Taco Thrives in Madisonville
The building located at 101 Highway 22 W., Madisonville, La., has been cursed for years with plenty of restaurants coming and going, never staying for more than a year including River Chicks and a Krispy Krunchy. Empa Taco has been in that location for more than two years now and has even done some expansion. […]
Jackson Cretin Tries Best, Worst Sushi on the North Shore
It is evident that the north shore is home to many above-average sushi restaurants. However, some dip below the line of mediocrity. In this article, I’ll tell you the worst and best sushi restaurants in the area, and how to choose where to spend your hard-earned money. #4 Tchopstix Tchopstix is number four on my […]
Authentic Mexican Fare Found at Habanero’s
Recently, when my father and I went out to eat, by sheer accident we discovered the best Mexican food on this side of the lake, and possibly in the state. My father and I had just come from seeing a movie, and wanted to go get something to eat. We wanted something close because it […]
