Lauren Cheramie

4 days ago | theadvocate.com | Lauren Cheramie

Try the new summer specials at City Roots Coffee, 1509 Government St., Baton Rouge: Coconut shaken espresso — made with espresso, coconut and cream shaken over ice Strawberry matcha-colada — made with ceremonial-grade matcha, strawberries and flavors of coconut and pineapple Berries and cream energy — made with strawberry and blackberry flavors, topped with a thick layer of sweet cream cold foam It's caviar o'clock at BLDG 5, 2805 Kalurah St., Baton Rouge.

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Lauren Cheramie

David Whidden, Ph.D., professor of theology and vice president for mission at Franciscan University in Baton Rouge, specializes in systematic and historical theology. He has taught on a wide variety of topics, including courses on the Old and New Testaments, Trinitarian Theology, Sacramental Theology, Church History and Catholic Social Teaching. He currently serves as the chair of the Academy of Catholic Theology, an international organization of Catholic theologians.

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Lauren Cheramie

Try the Who Dat Nachos from Geisha Sushi with a Flair, 240 Range 12 Blvd., Denham Springs. They're made with fresh tuna sashimi, cilantro lime slaw, jalapeño, avocado, spicy mayo, green onion and sesame seeds. Ruby Slipper, 3535 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, is celebrating its 17th anniversary with a "Very Berry" lineup that includes beignets filled with mixed berry cheesecake and berry-stuffed French toast. The New Orleans-based restaurant chain now spans 20-plus locations in six states.

3 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Lauren Cheramie

When someone has a favorite restaurant, sometimes the love knows no bounds. Such is the case for those who get their hands on the new fashion statement from Zippy's Burritos, Tacos and More: custom Zippy's Crocs. The Baton Rouge restaurant posted on social media Wednesday to inform customers that they can "step into Zippy's style" with special Crocs, complete with exclusive jibbitz — small, interchangeable shoe charms that can be inserted into the holes of Crocs shoes.

3 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Lauren Cheramie

When the stars align, about eight months out of the year, the Milky Way and its 100 billion stars can be seen in some form. In the spring and summer, that includes the early morning hours March through May and between dark and midnight June through August. Some dates that have the potential to be great times to see the Milky Way in the next few months are:May 19-28July 22-31Aug. 14-20. However, to best view the Milky Way, a few factors come into play.