logo_new_v4
  • Home
  • About
  • Events
  • Food
  • Places
  • Lagniappe
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
RSS
logo_new_v2_notag
Where Shreveport-Bossier Intersects With Everywhere

Places

A photo of Kim Hand

Buttercups Cupcakes’ Unicorn Cake is an Instagram Sensation

July 3, 2017Chris Jay

Featured photo: Kim Hand, owner of Buttercups Cupcakes, holds the bakery’s signature unicorn cake. Photo by Jennifer Robison.   If you have a sweet tooth and live in the Shreveport-Bossier area, chances are good that…

Read More
A photo of Hickory Stick in Shreveport

“We Don’t Change”: An Appreciation of Hickory Stick Barbecue

June 8, 2017Chris Jay

During the month of June 2017, Hickory Stick – a barbecue joint located at 4448 Youree Drive in Shreveport – is throwing itself a birthday party. The locally owned, family-run restaurant is celebrating 40 years…

Read More
A photo of three beers

American Craft Beer Week 2017 Events in Shreveport-Bossier

May 15, 2017Chris Jay

Just a few short years ago, American Craft Beer Week would have come and gone relatively quietly in Shreveport-Bossier. That’s changed now that Shreveport and Bossier City are home to three popular craft breweries and…

Read More

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs to Host National Handicapping Championship Event on June 17

May 3, 2017Chris Jay

At a press conference to announce details of their 2017 Thoroughbred racing season, representatives of Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier City announced that the track will host a NTRA National Handicapping Championship (NHC) qualifier event…

Read More
A photo of the Gardens of the American Rose Center

Now’s the Time to Visit the Gardens of the American Rose Center

May 1, 2017Chris Jay

I’m going to go out on a limb, here – or the branch of a rose bush, at least – and say that there’s probably never been a better time to visit the Gardens of…

Read More
A photo of a smoothie bowl from Well+Fed Louisiana

The Vegans on Egan: Well+Fed Louisiana Moves to Highland

April 12, 2017Chris Jay

With their recent move from a tiny storefront in the Heart of Bossier Shopping Center to a sprawling, sun-washed space at 678 Egan Street in Shreveport, you get the feeling that the folks at Well+Fed…

Read More
A photo of Rocket Fizz Bossier City

Meet Rocket Fizz, the Sprawling Candy Shop at Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets

April 10, 2017Chris Jay

I don’t know what I was expecting to find on my first visit to Rocket Fizz Bossier City, but I certainly was not prepared for the scale of the place nor the amount of fun…

Read More
A photo of the menu boards at The Levee in Shreveport

The Levee Prepares a “Feast” for 318 Restaurant Week

March 7, 2017Chris Jay

There is absolutely nothing humdrum, average or predictable about The Levee (520 East Kings Highway, Shreveport), a new craft cocktail lounge and garden-to-table restaurant in Shreveport that will be hosting a party during 318 Restaurant Week….

Read More

Twisted Root Burger Company Rewrites the Rules for 318 Restaurant Week

March 3, 2017Chris Jay

Featured photo: The breezy patio at Twisted Root Burger Company, one of the most inviting outdoor dining spaces in Shreveport. Photo provided by Twisted Root Burger Company.  If you’ve ever wanted to sample the exotic…

Read More
A photo of pitmaster Shawn Feaster

Meet Shawn Feaster, Longtime Pitmaster at Joe Cobb Bar-B-Q

January 6, 2017Chris Jay

Featured image: Shawn Feaster has prepared barbecue at Joe Cobb Bar-B-Q in Bossier City for 23 years. In 1952, Joe Cobb began selling barbecue out of the back of his brother Herschel’s meat market in…

Read More
A photo of Dr. Howard Conyers

Upcoming Barbecue Event to Feature Whole Hog ‘Cue by Dr. Howard Conyers

December 26, 2016Chris Jay
Featured photo: Dr. Howard Conyers will prepare a whole hog barbecue at Mahaffey Farms. Photo credit: Greg Miles for New Orleans Magazine. Photo provided by event organizers.    The Seasons & Traditions Dinner Series, a collaborative...
Read More

Eating Local: Where to Find Smith Family Farms on Menus

September 8, 2016Chris Jay

Featured photo: A few bulls hang out in the shade at Smith Family Farms in Doyline, Louisiana. Locally raised beef from Smith Family Farms can be found on menus at several eateries in Shreveport-Bossier. The…

Read More
A photo of Chef Darrell Johnson

Crescent City Bistro to Host “Cutthroat Kitchen” Watch Party on Aug. 17

August 15, 2016Chris Jay

Featured Photo: Chef Darrell Johnson will appear on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.  Chef Darrell Johnson of Shreveport’s Crescent City Bistro has shared the news that his restaurant will be hosting…

Read More
A photo of the Artia's food truck in Shreveport

Mixed Plate: August 2016 Food Happenings in Shreveport-Bossier

August 11, 2016Chris Jay

Featured Photo: Artia’s Gourmet Tacos is the latest mobile food vendor to hit the streets of Shreveport.   The folks at The Times and Louisiana Food Prize asked me to pass along the word that…

Read More
A photo of a frozen daiquiri

Does This Shop Sell The Most Creative Drive-Thru Daiquiris in Louisiana?

July 8, 2016Chris Jay

Where credit is due: This post is indebted to blogger Jada Durden of the excellent Loving This Life! blog, who first brought Alky Therapy to our attention. Follow Jada’s blog or Instagram for more great…

Read More
A photo of brewer John Palmer

Red River Brewing Company to Host Brewing Guru John Palmer

July 8, 2016Chris Jay

Featured photo: Brewing expert John Palmer will speak at an upcoming event at Red River Brewing Company in Shreveport. Photo courtesy of event organizers.  Shreveport’s Red River Brewing Company will host a day-long speaking event…

Read More
A photo of Heart Gates Vineyard

Help Robert Lewis of Heart Gates Vineyard Build a Vineyard and Winery in Shreveport

June 8, 2016Chris Jay

Featured Image: Robert Lewis stands at the entrance of the property that will become Heart Gates Vineyard. Robert Lewis wears a lot of hats. He’s a realtor, a personal finance manager, a faculty member at…

Read More
A photo of 2439 Fairfield

2439 Fairfield: A Bed & Breakfast to Host Christmas Open House on Dec. 17

December 15, 2015Chris Jay

Featured photo: The exterior of 2439 Fairfield: A Bed & Breakfast. One of the aspects of Shreveport-Bossier that many locals rarely have the opportunity to experience is the quality of our local bed and breakfasts….

Read More
A photo of downtown Shreveport

Three Reasons Why Tulsa Golden Hurricane Fans Should Make the Drive to Shreveport

December 8, 2015Chris Jay

Featured photo: Downtown Shreveport photographed by Casey Habich. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you may be a University of Tulsa football fan who’s heard the news that the 2015 Camping World Independence Bowl planned…

Read More
A graphic promoting Shreveport tourism

SHREVEPORT: NICK CAVE’S HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST

November 23, 2015Molly McCombs

Editor’s Note: Whenever possible, 20×49.com likes to feature the unique perspective of locals. We invited local art lover Molly McCombs, who has previously blogged for 20×49.com about the fabulousness of local estate sales, to share…

Read More

Posts navigation

< 1 2 3 4 5 … 11 >

Follow us

Subscribe

  • Recent
  • Popular

Top Guides

Eat Here Guide
Eat Here Guide
A photo of the visitors guide
Official Visitor Guide
A photo of the Gris Gris Guide to Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier
Mardi Gras Guide
HomeAboutEventsFoodPlacesLagniappe
© Copyright 2017 - 20x49. All Rights Reserved. Website by Gorilla