Menu Explorer: Crawfish Balls, Biscuits and Gospel
There’s a lot of good eating to be had in Shreveport-Bossier these days, especially, it seems, in the “$10 or less” category. Two of the best food experiences I’ve had recently have been the brunch…
State Fair of Louisiana to Offer “Food Crawl” Events on Nov. 1 & 8
Cricket pizza, deep-fried Oreo cookies, Rocky Mountain oysters…The State Fair of Louisiana offers adventurous diners the chance to eat lots of unusual dishes. For the 2018 fair, organizers are introducing a new way for curious…
Menu Explorer: Peruvian-Style Rotisserie Chicken at El Mono
Like a lot of you, I consider myself an adventurous eater. When I visit a restaurant that serves the food of another culture, I’m not going to order a cheeseburger. Food provides a window into…
SEC Network’s TrueSouth to Feature Herby-K’s, Lucky Palace Chinese Restaurant
The SEC Network, a property of ESPN, will launch a new television series called TrueSouth on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at 6 p.m. CST. Produced by senior ESPN writer Wright Thompson and Southern Foodways Alliance…
Lumpy Grits Performing Arts Group to Present Grits Cook-Off on Sept. 22
Lumpy Grits: A Literary and Lyrical Mix is an independent performing arts group based in Shreveport. Members of the collective, who refer to themselves as “Gritonians,” are likely to be poets, musicians, dancers, or community organizers…
Brittany Shaw’s Cake Jars Are a Hit in Shreveport
Maybe you’ve seen the photos circulating on social media: decadent-looking little layered cakes in Southern flavors like honey bun cake, cookies n’ cream and banana pudding served in clear, eight-ounce jars. Caked by Britt, the project…
Meet the Mangonada, A Trendy Taqueria Treat
The mangonada – an Instagram-ready frozen beverage that’s packed with sweet, spicy, and even sour flavors – appears to be having a moment in the spotlight. Food and beverage publications like Food & Wine have recently…
Big Truck Wreck? Maybe This Hot Dog Can Help
If you only eat one hot dog named in honor of a personal injury attorney that’s served by a steampunk-themed gourmet hot dog joint this year, it ought to be the Gordon McKernan ($7.99, hopefully…
Outstanding Barbacoa at Taqueria La Reyna del Sur
Honest question: Is Bossier City home to more really outstanding taquerias than anywhere else you’ve been in Louisiana? For me, at least, I think the answer is “yes.” Los Potrillos is outstanding, Taqueria San Miquel…
Al Noor is a Great New Spot for Middle Eastern Food
Located just down the street from Bossier City’s new Eask Bank District, at 1630 Barksdale Blvd., Al Noor is a new Middle Eastern grocery store and restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Most of the menu…
Outstanding Plate Lunches at Bergeron’s in Shreveport
Luckily for local food lovers, there are two locations of Bergeron’s Boudin and Cajun Meats in Shreveport-Bossier, and they’re both great in different ways. While the Bossier City location serves some of the best smoked…
BeauxJax Crafthouse Now Open in East Bank District
BeauxJax Crafthouse, the latest incarnation of the BeauxJax eatery that has also existed as a po’ boy shop on Cross Lake and a popular food truck, is now open in Bossier City’s new East Bank District….
Kirkendoll’s: Tiny Restaurant, Enormous Burger
With seating for 8, Kirkendoll’s Eats & Treats (280 E. 70th Street, Shreveport) may be Shreveport’s tiniest restaurant. But the dining room is the only small aspect of this friendly Cedar Grove eatery. The menu…
The Long Journey of Abby Singer’s Bistro’s Cuban Sandwich
The new Cuban sandwich at Abby Singer’s Bistro has been six years in the making. The small, popular bistro, which is located upstairs at Robinson Film Center in downtown Shreveport, recently released an updated menu,…
Andy Flook, a Star Bartender, to Manage Fatty Arbuckles
Featured Photo: Fatty Arbuckles Owner Chase Boytim (left) and Manager Andy Flook. If you’re a food and drink lover in Shreveport-Bossier – or you just follow local food happenings on Instagram – chances are good…
Wine Country Bistro Kicks Off Summer Chef Series on June 26
Featured photo: Chef Tom Ramsey of the Louisiana Food Prize will co-host a cooking demo with Chef Marco d’Emidio on June 27. Photo used courtesy of Richard Creative Group. Wine Country Bistro in Shreveport will…
Impossible Burger Lands in Shreveport
Before I get in trouble here, let me just say: veggie burgers can be really good. Some Shreveport restaurants, like Well + Fed Louisiana and Twisted Root Burger Company, serve outstanding veggie burgers. But Russ…
Outstanding Gumbo and Good Vibes at Creole Cafe’
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a dining experience in Shreveport-Bossier that was so surprisingly good, so completely enjoyable in every way, that it left my head spinning. I had that kind of…
Fat Tuesday Is a Not-So-Hidden Gem in Bossier City
Located on the edge of Bossier City’s Shady Grove neighborhood, you’d think that Fat Tuesday Sandwich Shop and Bakery (1201 Shady Grove Drive) would be easy to miss. But finding the place doesn’t appear to have…
Tlayudas, Tacos and Po’ Boys: El Jinete Taqueria is Worth a Visit
Wherever you are in Shreveport-Bossier, you’re never very far from a good taqueria. And, these days, if you happen to be traveling along Mansfield Road, you’re in an especially good spot. Located at 9009 Jewella…