With all due respect to several other really exciting restaurant openings that are in the works, the opening of Orlandeaux’s Café is likely to be the most significant happening in Shreveport’s restaurant scene in 2018….
Ever wanted to try your hand at acting? I have, but I’ve always had a million excuses: Who offers acting classes in Shreveport-Bossier? Can I afford to take a class? One of this year’s Be…
Looking for Cinco de Mayo plans? Shreveport-based travel and lifestyle blogger Jada Durden, of www.LovingThisLifeJada.com, will host the next installment of her Libations & Hip-Hop event series at Parish Taceaux and Artspace in downtown Shreveport…
Each May, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (publisher of this blog!) organizes a month-long promotion called Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier. The program uses discounts, giveaways, and special events to motivate locals to get…
Throughout the month of May 2018, dozens of local attractions will be participating in Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier. This annual promotion encourages locals and visitors alike to get out and discover new things to…
The Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier promotion is back for 2018, so you may be seeing lots of posts here on 20×49.com that start with the phrase “Be a Fan.” The upside is that these…
Lately, for whatever reason, I’ve been worried about Evi’s Schnitzel Haus, Shreveport-Bossier’s relatively new German restaurant. After all, they’ve occupied three buildings in a little over two years. The latest location, at 1303 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway…
Featured photo: The brilliant tacos from Tienda y Taqueria Sin Fronteras, who will compete in Taco Wars on May 4, 2018. Though I myself am overwhelmingly in favor of peace over war, I am also in…
Featured photo: Promotional photo provided by CenturyLink Center. Photo by Brantley Gutierrez. UPDATE: This giveaway has ended! Congratulations Trent D. on winning the tickets. Trent’s entry number was randomly selected using Random.org at 12:15 p.m. on…
If there’s one Shreveport-Bossier food event that surprises and delights me, year after year, it’s Wine Country Bistro’s Wine & Swine. Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 event, which will take place, 3-6…
Featured photo: “Red” Robinson, of Strawn’s Eat Shop in Shreveport, accepts the P.R.I.D.E. Award for Outstanding Food Server in 2017. Each year, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (publisher of 20×49.com) organizes an awards gala…
Featured Photo: Terrance Simien performs at Mudbug Madness Festival in 2013. Photo by Jim Noetzel. The complete live music lineup for the 35th annual Mudbug Madness Festival has been posted to the festival website, and…
There may not be any food on earth more difficult to eat while standing up in a parking lot than Korean barbecue, but Choego Shreveport – a new, Korean-inspired food truck – is a really…
Featured Photo: Peace rose photo by Rich Baer provided courtesy of the American Rose Society. The folks at the American Rose Center in Shreveport have some big news to share. The USPS will host the Peace Rose…
Photo: The 318 Restaurant Week special at Frank’s Pizza Napoletana. We’re three days into 318 Restaurant Week 2018, which runs March 13-17, and there’s a lot to digest (sorry!). So far, I’ve eaten Chef Cindy…
Featured Photo: This flight of signature desserts from Whisk Dessert Bar will only be available during 318 Restaurant Week, March 13-17, 2018. Whisk Dessert Bar, Chef Blake Jackson’s chef-driven dessert emporium located at 724 Azalea…
Featured photo: Harvey Clay of Real BBQ and More is participating in 318 Restaurant Week. As the 2018 edition of 318 Restaurant Week draws near, local diners are starting to get a better idea of…
Pictured: Tallarin verde, a Peruvian-style spaghetti served in homemade pesto sauce and feta cheese, is one of many vegetarian-friendly options being offered by El Mono during 318 Restaurant Week. If you’re looking for options during…
Boy, was I ever wrong about Biscotti’s, the friendly little restaurant located inside of Lewis’ Gifts at 5807 Youree Drive in Shreveport. Prior to my recent visit, I thought of Biscotti’s as a sandwich counter…
Featured photo: Clark McLendon tends grill at Flying Heart Brewing and Pub in 2017. When Clark McLendon, owner of Running Dog Sportswear, showed me the flyer for his upcoming Corn Dog Busker Arts Festival, the…
