The Cajun Asian Opens in Bossier City
To say that you don’t often encounter a menu like the one at The Cajun Asian (1964 Airline Drive, Bossier City) would be underselling it. I’ve never seen a menu like it. There are crawfish…
Port Au Prince on Cross Lake Revamps Menu
When I was growing up, for some reason, we called them “catfish camps.” These restaurants – always located outside of town, usually situated on the banks of a lake or creek, sometimes all-you-can-eat – have…
BeauxJax Greauxs, The Cajun Asian Opening Soon, and More
Bossier City’s restaurant community is finishing out 2018 strong, with two interesting new international eateries opening and one popular new restaurant already planning to expand. BeauxJax Crafthouse, the Cajun restaurant and bar that anchors the…
Kim’s Chicken and Waffles Now Open in Shreve City
Though it doesn’t currently have a website, a Facebook page, or any other social media presence that I could find, Kim’s Chicken and Waffles (1203 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport) appears to have had no problem getting the…
Chef John Folse to Prepare World’s Largest Gumbo at 2018 Walk-On’s Independence Bowl
Featured photo: The Walk-On’s Independence Bowl logo adorns the field at Independence Stadium in Shreveport. Photo downloaded from the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl Facebook page. The Walk-On’s Independence Bowl is probably not on most folks’s list…
Checking in with Ono’s Hawaiian Grill: A Conversation with Sione Maumalanga
Featured photo: Sione Maumalanga prepares food on his food truck, Ono’s. Photo by Jim Noetzel. If you were to ask me to name one person who will have an outsized impact on Shreveport-Bossier’s restaurant scene…
The Reuben at Maxwell’s Market is One of Shreveport’s Best Sandwiches
Yesterday, I ate my first Reuben from Maxwell’s Market, a “fancy groceries” shop located at 4861 Line Avenue in Shreveport. On their lunch menu, this terrific sandwich is billed as “Martin’s Famous Grilled Reuben,” which…
Menu Explorer: Angie’s Lumpia at Biscotti’s
You could be forgiven if, upon arrival at Biscotti’s – the first-rate little restaurant attached to Lewis’ Gifts at 5807 Youree Drive in Shreveport – you didn’t look around and say to yourself “Here’s a…
Here’s How to Watch ESPN’s “TrueSouth” Episode About Shreveport-Bossier
Back on Tuesday, Oct. 9, SEC Network premiered the fourth episode of their new series, TrueSouth, which explores the intersection of food and culture in the region known as “SEC Country.” The 30-minute episode placed…
Kim’s Seafood and Po’ Boy Opens in Shreveport, Remains Awesome
When I asked Duc Duong, the friendly owner of Kim’s Seafood & Po’ Boy, to name his favorite thing about the restaurant’s new, second location at 4456 Youree Drive in Shreveport, he just gestured to…
It’s a Tamal World, After All: Tamale Showdown Returns to State Fair
One of the less-publicized, highest-quality eating experiences that I’ve ever had in Shreveport-Bossier was at the State Fair of Louisiana’s Tamale Showdown a few years back. This tamale cooking contest, which returns to the State…
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…