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NEW ORLEANS — For Christopher Reed and his girlfriend Vienna, stopping at Café Du Monde is a tradition. “It’s an important part of New Orleans,” Christopher Reed said. “It’s a real old custom. Anytime ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A server at New Orleans' legendary Cafe Du Monde carries a tray of coffee and fresh beignets. Visit New Orleans It’s rare to find ...

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(NEXSTAR) – The iconic beignets at Cafe Du Monde are on every foodie’s New Orleans bucket list. But what goes into making a simple sweet treat that keeps customers returning for hundreds of years? To ...