The Independent Media Group September 28, 2011

The Independent Weekly September 28, 2011

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Bako's New Tacos
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 By Leslie Turk Photos by Robin May The late Leebob Cox wanted Gabe Bako at the helm of his iconic restaurant, but a split with Cox’s children has the La Fonda veteran setting up his own Tex-Mex concept a half mile up Johnston Street. ... Read More >>

RE: The Real Story
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 *Exposing a cyber scum bag made for a compelling read, but the arithmetic of readin’ and writin’ really had readers abuzz.* ... Read More >>

'Gotcha Mug,' Hebert?
Wednseday, September 28, 2011 By Heather Miller *Following last week’s cover story, tips continue to pour in on BIA and its immoral mastermind.* ... Read More >>

Pooyie 09.28.2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 C'est Bon Fight the good fight, HUD. Pas Bon Gov. Bobby Jindal can spin it all he wants... Couillon There are capers like the 1971 D.B. Cooper hijacking... ... Read More >>

Noise Maker: Glenn Stewart

stewart_thumb Developer and former cancer physician Glenn Stewart is shaking up the world of high-end retail in a very big way. When The Daily Advertiser revealed in a Sept. 21 report that the 16,500-square-foot women’s department store, La MarQuiche — the future anchor of Stewart’s swanky Parched Lafayette development — will donate 100 percent of its profits to charities that focus on education and opportunities for “the most beautiful women in the world,” a great cheer arose in the Hub

Beauty and the Brush
Melissa Bonin, like all artists, doesn’t ever remember a time when she wasn’t one. Like most children, she scribbled and drew, divining inspiration from the landscape around her and realizing that this childlike talent would grow into a woman’s career. ... Read More >>

INDfocus: Rootstock/En Francais
Rock ’n’ roll and beer have enjoyed a long, happy marriage. The two renew their vows and seal it with a big, wet French kiss at the upcoming Rootstock concert, and on the forthcoming record, En Francais: Cajun ’n’ Creole Rock ’n’ Roll... ... Read More >>

INDfocus: Midtown Men
They’re from all over the United States, but they’ll forever be Jersey boys. Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer were the original stars of the hit Broadway Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning musical chronicling the 1960s pop vocal group The Four Seasons... ... Read More >>

Food for Ought: Joey's Deli
Nestled within an unorthodox building that resembles somewhere your rich aunt would live rather than a place you would frequent to clog your arteries with a Turducken sandwich, Joey’s Deli is a Lafayette mainstay that makes you feel at home... ... Read More >>

Party Girl 09.28.11
A curious crowd (including a surprise visit by actress Faith Ford) packed Cochon for a sneak peak at chef Donald Link’s beautiful new restaurant on the Vermilion River in River Ranch. ... Read More >>

Oct. 7 Entrée to Business Luncheon Features Dr. Loren Scott’s 2011 Forecast
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Dwight Andrus Insurance and MidSouth Bank return as presenting sponsors. ... Read More >>

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David Calhoun, ‘EB’ Brooks join Lafayette Central Park

David Calhoun and Elizabeth “EB” Brooks are the first two employees of Lafayette Central Park Inc., the nonprofit charged with turning Lafayette Consolidated Government’s 100-acre Johnston Street Horse Farm property into a passive public park. Calhoun was named executive director, and Brooks is director of planning and design.
Remembering Ricky Rees

The veteran police officer remembered by friends for his large and small acts of kindness will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Zachary Barker takes helm of the Opportunity Machine

Zachary Barker continues making waves in Lafayette’s business scene, mostly recently being named director of the Opportunity Machine.
Shakin' at the Shack

There will soon be a whole lot of shakin’ going on at Benny’s Sportshack Supplement Depot, a new concept by Opelousas native Benny Nele. Located at 2002 Johnston St., the supplement shop, smoothie bar and café, featuring hot off the press paninis and wraps, plans to open in late May.
Lafayette’s ‘sinking ship’ is cash flow positive

“We’ve crossed that magic threshold,” LUS Director Terry Huval says.

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Lafayette’s gene pool has been host to a long line of eccentric characters who have blurred the lines between crazy, genius, disturbed and curiously entertaining.