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Letter From The Editor
We loved our food and entertainment issue so much last year that we wanted to give it another go. Thankfully, in the last year, new places have opened, stores have expanded, there are more places to grab a bite and find something fun to do.
Our cover story on Mo’Bay Beignets was an especially fun story. Mostly because, as we took pictures, we got to eat beignets!
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If you haven’t stopped by yet, then I highly recommend going by for a pastry.
My brother and I get dinner together once a week at different places around town — but we always go for beignets afterward and enjoy them before or after a walk around Auburn.
He is leaving soon for the Navy, and I’m going to miss our weekly trips together.
Another newly-opened business we featured is Melanin Cafe.
If I haven’t iterated this before — I love a good coffee shop. If you ever need to reach me — sure, you could probably send an email. Or … just check any of the local coffee shops around town. There’s a 99% chance you’ll find me there.
Melanin Cafe is not only brewing coffee — they are sharing a message and history — African-American history.
There are so many fun things to do around town but some are time-sensitive, like local theatre productions. The Opelika Theatre Company is hosting an upcoming performance of Descendants and I sat down with the cast, both children and adults, to talk all things acting.
You’re in luck — the performances have been postponed, too. So, there are even more opportunities to see this show in August.
Before our next issue releases, football season will have begun! War Eagle! Looking for somewhere fun to take your guests on a game-day weekend? Check out Crooked Oaks Farms for all things Auburn, Coach Pat Dye and outdoors.
I want to wrap up by saying that this issue marks roughly a year of planning and producing regular issues of LIVE Lee for our community. I hope they are something you have enjoyed. We can’t wait for you to read this issue.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Way for Beignets....................................................10 It’s Dough Time Baby........ ............................................16 Blending and Brewing ..................................................24 Butcher Paper on Steroids ............................................34 The Sound Wall .............................................................42 A Different Culinary Experience...............................50 Curtain Call ..................................................................56
Blooms.................................................................65
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Beauregard Drugs - sponsored by Centerstate Bank Butcher Paper BBQ - sponsored by Wadkins Metal Hardees Exit 60 - sponsored by Cosmic Connexion Krispy Kreme - sponsored by Zach Alsobrook Rob’s Ribs -Auburn - sponsored by Trinity Christian School Sam’s Club - sponsored by Harvest Thrift T Terry’s Grocery - sponsored by Smiths Station Rx Terry’s Marathon - sponsored by Price’s Small Engine Toomers Drug Store - sponsored by Gorees Winn Dixie - Opelika - sponsored by Hippie Street
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