St. Tammany Taste Quick Bites: Cured. On Columbia

Chef Amanda Birdsong and Anna Watkins of Cured. on Columbia. (Photo courtesy Cured. on Columbia)

On Columbia Street, in the heart of downtown Covington, you'll find Cured. on Columbia – a culinary venture that doesn’t fall neatly into a traditional category. It's part coffee house and part pub, with a changing menu that includes everything from sandwiches and soups to cheese and charcuterie boards. It's perhaps better defined by its vibe. Cured. on Columbia is a sunny, lively space that embraces guests as they are and gives them a place to kick up their heels and hang out – anytime from morning coffee to cocktails after work.

Co-owners Amanda Birdsong and Anna Watkins joined us in their back garden to talk about their community-based business – a place some locals have described as "Covington's living room."

If you're looking for a way to celebrate Gay Pride Month on the Northshore, Cured. on Columbia is just the spot! Big thanks to our sponsor, the St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission. Stay, play, and get away on the Louisiana Northshore! Discover the bounty of the bayou and rich culture from award-winning chefs, soulful mom and pop restaurants, extraordinary bakers, and creative mixologists. Request the free Explore the Northshore Visitor Guide for inspirational stories, custom itineraries, and event information at LouisianaNorthshore.com/Guide.