Shopping News
by Kandace Power GravesAudubon Park Golf Clubhouse has reopened and is serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon drinks Wednesday through Sunday. A $6.95 breakfast buffet is available from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., followed by a $9.95 lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be served after lunch until 5 p.m. For more information, call 212-5280.
Dorignac's Food Center (710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-8216) this month is launching a Web site at www.dorignacs.com that will showcase special products in the store (many of them produced locally) and information to help customers make the most out of their grocery-shopping experience. The site also will feature useful information about wines available at Dorignac's and tips about how to make appropriate selections as well as a health and nutrition section focusing on eating well. More features will be added in the future.
Traveling fashion designer Lorna Leedy, who moves around the country in a mobile Eurovan sewing studio, is bringing her popular Fancy Ponyland fashions, inspired by animals, to the Contemporary Crafts area at Jazz Fest Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 7. A portion of the proceeds from sales made at Jazz Fest will benefit ACORN.
Buy a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses at St. Charles Vision (8040 St. Charles Ave., 866-6311; 138 Carondelet St., 522-8026; 3200 Severn Ave., Metairie, 887-2020; 837 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson, 733-0406; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 712-3551; 1844 N. Causeway Blvd., Northlake Shopping Center, Mandeville, 985-626-8103; 200 Southwest Railroad Ave., Hammond Square Mall, Hammond, 985-542-9410; 3909 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, 328-9733; www.stcharlesvision.com) and receive a ticket to the Jazz & Heritage Festival, while supplies last.
Take 10 percent off the cost of gift certificates purchased through May 13 at Serenity Day Spa & Gifts (110 Metairie Heights Ave., Metairie, 281-4905) Ñ perfect timing for Mother's Day gift buying.
