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BEATING THE ODDS

PLEASING THE PALATE

BY BONNIE RUSHING | PHOTOS BY MISTY LEIGH MCELROY

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With a love for wine and a passion for traveling and trying new cuisine and craft cocktails, Dr. Jody and Dollie Plaisance wanted to bring a unique wine experience to Thibodaux. What began as a simple wine bar morphed into a full-scale restaurant with excellent southern cuisine at Cuvée Wine Bar and Bistro.

With a rustic, open plan including polished concrete floors, black granite countertops, and glass covered wine cabinets, the setting is both comfortable and

EARLY Childhood Application Acceptance

Open Enrollment to all families applying for Prekindergarten, Head Start or a Type III Early Learning Center

Applications for Head Start and Type III Early Learning Centers can be picked up from the Head Start office and each individual center.

Prekindergarten Application instructions and Applications can be picked up beginning February 1, 2021 at all Elementary Schools and West Park Special Education and Federal Office.

7573 Park Ave. Houma, LA between 8:00-3:30 or downloaded @ www.tpsd-la-schoolloop.com/ecp1 (click on the side sub-menu for Program Types)

Please Note: All applications are viewed equally for acceptance. Families will be notified if accepted.

To find more information on Public Pre-K as well as a list of participating Partners, visit TPSD’s website at: www.tpsd-la.schoolloop.com/ecp1 (click on the side sub-menu for Program Types)

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802 HWY 182 Houma, LA 70364 (985) 851-1242 www.spehouma.com

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Dr. Catherine Schwab • 7845 Main Street Houma, LA 70360 • 985.360.3588

upscale. “My personal favorite is the courtyard. With the turf, overhead lights, and French inspired landscape it provides a unique setting,” shares Dr. Jody. “Our patrons have told us it’s like being transported to places ranging from New Orleans to Houston or even California! I don’t think there is a better place to sit and enjoy time with friends or family”

Offering seasonal menus from Chef Nathan Richard as well as a revolving wine menu and spirit offerings, guests can choose their own experience and setting, whether sitting at a table, or at the countertop, watching the open kitchen or the courtyard outside.

“We wanted to add to what I feel is a real unheralded food destination. By providing a new wine and food experience my ultimate goal is to draw attention to our community’s multiple great restaurants, historic downtown area, and give people from everywhere in the Gulf region the chance to visit and enjoy what Thibodaux has to offer,” Dr. Jody explains. POV

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It’s how we do things in Louisiana during times of challenge. We’re stronger together and we know our strength lies in the helping hands of our neighbors. So let’s wear a mask and