Food Review: Waffle House Breakfast
(COVINGTON, La.) — SPS students know that Waffle House is the perfect place to get a delicious, filling meal at a reasonable price. The classic diners that dot the Northshore offer breakfast menu items such as eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, toast, and last but certainly not least, the classic waffle. SPS junior Jack Ballard […]
Abita Roasting Co. Offers Flawless Breakfast and Lunch
(COVINGTON, La.) Abita Roasting Co. is a one-of-a-kind breakfast/lunch spot. They have two locations on the Northshore. The first one is in Madisonville at 504 Water St.; the second is located at 1011 Village Walk Rd. in Covington. There is a huge difference between the one in Covington and the one in Madisonville. The Madisonville […]
Highs and Lows of The Rusty Pelican
(MANDEVILLE, La.) In the heart of old Mandeville at the corner of Girod and Monroe, there is a building that stands out more than the rest. The Rusty Pelican is a family-friendly establishment whose specialty is fried seafood and burgers. They have a somewhat small dining area that seems smaller than it really is because […]
Viet Kitchen Brings Vietnam to Mandeville
(MANDEVILLE, La.) Viet Kitchen, located at 3415 US 190, in Mandeville, Louisiana, delivers an authentic taste of real Vietnamese food on the northshore. Vietnamese cuisine is a complex set of flavors encompassing lemongrass, ginger, Thai basil, mint, cinnamon, chili and lime in the majority of their meals. Traditional Vietnamese food stresses the use of fresh […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
‘Stuff the Bus’ Revitalizes Covington Food Bank
As one of St. Paul’s most critical five core principles, “Concern for the Poor and Social Justice” is always on display on campus. From coat drives to Adopt-A-Family, the school community spares no effort for the poor and less fortunate. This quarter’s major service drive is no different. This year, St. Paul’s and six other […]
