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Pinch, Twist, Win: 318 Crawfish Crawl Celebrates Crawfish Season in Shreveport-Bossier

If you’re planning to eat your approximate weight in boiled crawfish this Spring in Shreveport-Bossier, you ought to check out the new 318 Crawfish Crawl Sponsored by Boomtown Casino and Hotel. This “passport”-style promotion of eight local crawfish joints is a way that locals and visitors can be entered to …

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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 wontons, jambalaya egg rolls, fried rice étouffée, Vietnamese iced coffee and funnel cakes. On its Facebook …

A photo of pasta from BeauxJax Crafthouse

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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 west side of the East Bank District at 501 Barksdale Blvd., has plans to add …

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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 experience at Creole Cafe’ & Catering (2814 Greenwood Rd., Shreveport), where mother-and-son team Dr. Gail Guidry …

A photo of beignets from Marilynn's Place

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Seven Essential Mardi Gras Eats in Shreveport-Bossier

Let’s say you’re visiting Shreveport-Bossier for a Mardi Gras parade, or you’re hosting out-of-town guests for a parade weekend. These seven recommendations for local eats are a few of our “best bets” for places that’ll give you or your guests a true taste of Louisiana’s most iconic dishes. This was …

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For Cajun Culture Enthusiasts, Lots to Enjoy at The State Fair of Louisiana

Photo note: The featured photo for this post is being used for promotional purposes and was downloaded from the Wayne Toups Facebook page. If you own this image and would like it replaced or removed, please e-mail cjay@sbctb.org. The 110th edition of the State Fair of Louisiana will be held …

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Big Easy Flavors and Hospitality at Crescent City Bistro

Featured photo: Chicken and waffles from Cresent City Bistro in Shreveport. One of the things that I love about the restaurant scene in Shreveport-Bossier is that many local eateries defy expectations and reward diners who resist the urge to judge a book by its cover. Crescent City Bistro, the new …

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BeauxJax Mobile Cajun Eatery Opens Brick-and-Mortar Location on Cross Lake

Featured Photo: The Bourbon Street chicken po-boy from BeauxJax Mobile Cajun Eatery. Photo by Chris Jay. Some improvements are still being made to the eatery located at 5781 South Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport, but BeauxJax Mobile Cajun Eatery is effectively open for business at their brick-and-mortar restaurant. BeauxJax debuted locally …

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Three Live Music Picks for Mudbug Madness 2015

Featured photo: Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers will perform at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 as part of the Mudbug Madness Festival in downtown Shreveport. Photo Credit: Wil Wijnhoven. Photo from the online press kit for Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. The 32nd annual Mudbug Madness Festival …

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Carnival Season Eats in Shreveport-Bossier: What Are Your Favorites?

(Pictured above: A fried shrimp po-boy, served on Leidenheimer Baking Co. bread, from Kim’s Seafood and Po-Boy in Bossier City.) If you were asked to recommend just one item of Carnival season food or drink, served by any restaurant, bar or drive-through daiquiri shack anywhere in Shreveport-Bossier, what would it …

A photo of sweet potato and boudin-stuffed spring rolls

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Bergeron’s Opens Bossier City Store, Introduces Pork “Wings” and Boudin Spring Rolls

I love stopping in at Bergeron’s Boudin and Cajun Meats of Shreveport, located at 7805 E. Kings Highway, because you never know what clever promotion or unusual product they’re going to come up with next. Recently, I wandered in as the owners were explaining to a customer that, in preparation …

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Three Food Picks at Mudbug Madness

The 30th Annual Mudbug Madness Festival will take place this weekend, May 23-26, in downtown Shreveport’s Festival Plaza. Festival-goers can expect nonstop live music on three stages (including lots of Zydeco from the likes of Dwayne Dopsie, Wayne Toups, and Terrence Simien), loads of entertainment options for kids, a closing …

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An Audience with the Queen (of Pralines)

When Dardanella “Dardie” Powell enters a room, people notice. Powell commands attention not only because she’s often carrying a basket of her unbelievably smooth, creamy pecan pralines, but also because she’s likely to be decked out in a giant, sparkling crown and a gold jacket emblazoned with her title: “Queen …

A photograph of the crawfish egg roll from Kim's Seafood

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The Return of the Crawfish Egg Roll

If you ever want to meet an individual who loves Louisiana, drop by Kim’s Seafood and Po-Boy, located at 901 Benton Road in Bossier City, and meet Duc Duong. Mr. Duc owns the joint, along with his always-cheerful wife, and together they’ve launched three restaurants. The first two, located in …

An image of a ride at the State Fair of Louisiana

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2012 State Fair of Louisiana Closes Sunday

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the State Fair of Louisiana with a group of travel journalists during a tour of the city. Wandering the midway in search of cricket pizza and deep-fried Kool-Aid, it was a real joy to see the State Fair – something that locals may …

A photo of a shrimp buster and fries from Herby-K's in Shreveport

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Herby-K’s to Host Second Annual Block Party

Popular Shreveport eatery Herby-K’s will host their Second Annual Block Party and Fundraiser, 2-6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, according to co-owner Angela Busi Doe. The event will feature live music by Danny Wilder and the Bayou Gypsies, bounce castles and other entertainment for children and, of course, loads of great …

A photo of Cracklins at Bergeron's Boudin and Cajun Meats

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Bergeron’s Boudin and Cajun Meats Opens in Shreveport

Janie Andre, one of the co-owners of Bergeron’s Boudin and Cajun Meats of Shreveport, seemed satisfied and exhausted when I met her on July 30, just four days after the specialty meat shop opened for business at 7805 E. Kings Highway. In three and a half business days, she said, …

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Mojo’s Cajun Meats in Shreveport

I was lucky enough to marry into a Cajun family from the Lafayette area, and, for the most part, that’s turned out to be a good thing. They know how to eat, they party like there’s no tomorrow, and they love to share. The only downside? Every time I go …

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