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A photo of the onion loaf at Longwood General Store

An Appreciation of the Onion Loaf at Longwood General Store

December 22, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsfood, steak, weird

Each year, as sites like Eater.com release year-end “best of” lists, I’m tempted to write a 20×49.com post recapping Shreveport-Bossier’s most interesting culinary moments of the past 12 months. But, if I’m honest with myself,…

Port Au Prince on Cross Lake Revamps Menu

December 7, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsbest of shreveport, catfish, fried food, pie, southern fried

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…

A photo of pasta from BeauxJax Crafthouse

BeauxJax Greauxs, The Cajun Asian Opening Soon, and More

December 6, 2018Chris JayNo CommentsBeauxJax, best of bossier city, bossier city, cajun, cajun asian, East Bank District

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…

A photo of a grave marker

Music Fans to Dedicate a Grave Marker for Reverend Utah Smith

November 29, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsblack history, blues, grave sites, graves, music history

As far as epitaphs go, the words that are etched into Elder Utah Smith’s new grave marker in Shreveport are about as cool as they come: “Electric Guitar Evangelist.” At 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec….

A photo of Sione Maumalanga

Checking in with Ono’s Hawaiian Grill: A Conversation with Sione Maumalanga

November 15, 2018Chris Jay1 commentbroadmoor, Hawaiian, ki mexico, marilynn's place, new restaurants, Ono's Traditional Hawaiian Cuisine, south highlands

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…

A photo of Gina Marie's Antiques

Halloween Shopping? Head to Gina Marie’s, Shreveport-Bossier’s Strangest Store

October 17, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsantiques, shopping, weird, weird stores

Need a mummified bat? Shopping around for ghost hunting equipment, serial killer-related memorabilia, or creepy, ancient medical equipment? Gina Marie’s Antiques, Oddities, & Curiosities – which gets my vote for the strangest shop in Shreveport-Bossier –…

A photo of people playing pinball

Pinball Exhibition Coming to Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

October 3, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsfamily friendly, family fun, louisiana state exhibit museum, museum, museums, pinball

One thing about the museums and galleries in Shreveport-Bossier: You never know what you’re gonna get. Sometimes, you get something so incredibly cool that you’ve kind of gotta pinch yourself. That’s the case with Pinball:…

A photo of Kims Seafood and Po Boy

Kim’s Seafood and Po’ Boy Opens in Shreveport, Remains Awesome

September 28, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsbest of 2018, broadmoor, crawfish, fried seafood, louisiana seafood, new in 2018, po-boys, seafood

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…

A photo of Shreveport Municipal Auditorium

Shreveport Municipal Auditorium to Offer Haunted Tours for Halloween

September 20, 2018Chris Jay1 commentdowntown Shreveport, ghost, ghosts, Halloween, Halloween Tours, haunted history, history, municipal auditorium, music history, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, tours

If you happen to love music history and a good ghost story, hold onto your Victrola, because Shreveport Municipal Auditorium just made one heck of an announcement. The National Historic Landmark has placed tickets on…

A photo of Herby-K's restaurant

SEC Network’s TrueSouth to Feature Herby-K’s, Lucky Palace Chinese Restaurant

September 5, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsherby-k's, in the media, Lucky Palace, television, television shows

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…

A photo of Lumpy Grits Artistry

Lumpy Grits Performing Arts Group to Present Grits Cook-Off on Sept. 22

September 4, 2018Chris JayNo Commentscommunity organizing, cooking competitions, grits, lumpy grits, nonprofits, red river brewing company, shrimp and grits, theater

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…

A photo of Chase Boytim and Andy Flook

Andy Flook, a Star Bartender, to Manage Fatty Arbuckles

June 27, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsbars, bartenders, cocktails, downtown Shreveport, drinks, fatty arbuckles, red river district

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…

A photo of Shreveport Aquarium

Selfie Spots: Enter Our Summer Giveaway by Posting Selfies

June 20, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsattractions, giveaway, giveaways, summer, summer fun

Featured Photo: Jake Wood applies a “Selfie Spot” ground decal at Shreveport Aquarium.  Each summer, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (publisher of this blog) organizes a summer promotion that includes a big giveaway. This…

A photo of Creole Cafe and Catering

Outstanding Gumbo and Good Vibes at Creole Cafe’

June 14, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsbeignets, best of shreveport, cajun, crawfish, creole, gumbo, queensborough

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…

A photo of Enchanted Garden

Summer Giveaway: Win Shopping, Barbecue, Pie and More

May 30, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsgiveaway, giveaways, Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, marketing campaign, shopping, summer, summer fun

Featured Photo: A $50 gift card from Enchanted Garden (pictured), a cool boutique shop in Shreveport, is one of several great prizes in a new giveaway. Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? Summer is…

A photo of The Jump Off

With Drive-Thru Frosé and Sound Effects, The Jump Off is a Daiquiri Joint That Stands Out

May 17, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsalcohol, cocktails, drinks, drive-through daiquiris, liquor stores, wine

If you’re a Louisiana resident or a regular visitor over the age of 21, chances are pretty good that you’re familiar with the concept of the drive-through daiquiri joint. These shops sell potent frozen cocktails…

A photo of Angelique Feaster Evans

Be a Fan: SUSLA Museum Offers One of Shreveport’s Best Guided Tours

May 16, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsafrican american, art, be a fan of sb, black history, group tours, museums, southern university at shreveport, susla, tours

***UPDATE: The Art & Soul Experience planned for Saturday, May 19 has been canceled.*** Have you ever been on a guided tour that so exceeded your expectations that you couldn’t stop talking about it for…

A photo of Ranger David Young

Be a Fan: Free Birding Excursions in Shreveport-Bossier Parks on May 19

May 9, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsbe a fan of sb, birding, hiking, outdoor recreation, outdoors, parks, red river national wildlife refuge, trails

Featured photo: Ranger David Young, one of the more jovial park rangers that you’re ever likely to meet, demonstrates bird-watching. There are loads of free events taking place in Shreveport-Bossier during the month of May,…

A photo of stuffed shrimp from Orlandeauxs

Formerly Brother’s Seafood to Go, Orlandeaux’s Cafe Prepares to Open in Shreveport

May 4, 2018Chris Jay16 commentsbest of 2018, brother's seafood, fried seafood, gumbo, orlandeaux's, seafood, stuffed shrimp

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….

A photo of the Shreveport Water Works Museum

Be a Fan: Get a Free Copy of the Shreveport Water Works Museum Film

April 25, 2018Chris JayNo Commentsbe a fan of sb, downtown Shreveport, history, museum, museums, national historic landmark, shreveport water works museum

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…

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