An Open Letter to Joe Kwon of The Avett Brothers
Dear Mr. Kwon, First off, in case you find the idea of an open letter to you creepy, please allow me to explain. As an Avett Brothers fan and a food blogger, I know that…
Show-Stopping Salsas at Salsitas
Technically, Salsitas is a Mexican restaurant located inside of a barbecue joint (Smokin’ A’s) that is connected to a donut shop (King Donut) at 303 East Kings Highway. Looking for a rack of ribs, a…
Coke Floats and a Down-Home Vibe at What’s Up Diner
Update: What’s Up Diner has relocated from Shreveport to Bossier City since this post was originally made. Their new address is 2826 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City, the former location of Beam’s Restaurant. I grew…
Bella Fresca Bistro’s Unusual Burger Toppings
The recently-opened Bella Fresca Bistro, located at 609 Absinthe Court in Shreveport (just off of E. Flournoy Lucas Road), is a smaller, more casual offshoot of the original Bella Fresca location. The menu ranges from…
Checking in with Gullo’s, a Shreveport Institution
Located at 724 E. Flournoy Lucas Road in Shreveport, Gullo’s Fresh Produce and Bake Shop is a family-run produce stand and bake shop that has been serving plate lunches, tamales, and some of the region’s…
Shockley’s Fish and Fixins is an Oasis for Catfish Lovers
For a country-boy-turned-city-dweller like me, the rural location of Shockley’s Fish and Fixins, located at 1332 Robinson Road in Haughton Elm Grove, was reason enough to visit. A pretty spot-on, hilarious Yelp review advised that…
Murrell’s and The Return of a Green Goddess Foretold
I must have looked pretty confused, standing there just inside the entrance to Murrell’s, a camera slung over my shoulder, looking like I’d seen a ghost. But then, I was confused. I’d been under the…
Sky Lin: The Nicest Guy to Ever Work a Wok
Sitting across the table from me in his new restaurant, China Legend – the third Chinese take-out spot that he has opened in Shreveport-Bossier in 11 years – Sky Lin is having a hard time…
Blue Southern Comfort Foods Opens on Louisiana Avenue
Blue Southern Comfort Foods, a tiny, neighborhood eatery with a fantastic signature burger, recently opened at 1173 Louisiana Avenue. If the location seems familiar, that’s because it has been home to a series of beloved,…
Wine Country Bistro and Slow Food partner to host benefit for Valencia Youth Garden
With the incredibly popular Shreveport Farmers’ Market returning for 2013 this Saturday, June 1, there’s no better time to celebrate the benefits of eating local. One local program that is teaching young people to grow,…
Daq’s Wings and Grill, You Had Me at “Fried Pickled Okra”
Daq’s Wings and Grill, located at 1705 Old Minden Road, is a popular Monroe sports bar that recently opened a second location in Bossier City. With about a dozen giant televisions tuned to sports and…
A Smörgåsbord of Food Events Planned for April
April is shaping up to be an incredibly busy (and tasty) month in Shreveport-Bossier. Here are just a few of the many food and wine-related events coming up this month: Cork Wine Festival has, once…
Eat – just don’t take photos – at Lela’s Kitchen in Vivian
With the Boom or Bust Byway – a new, scenic driving tour of rural northwestern Louisiana via LA Highway 2 – making the headlines recently, I wanted to get a little more familiar with the…
Frank’s Pizza Napoletana Lets Quality Ingredients Speak for Themselves
Since Frank’s Pizza Napoletana opened at 6950 Fern Avenue in Shreveport in early 2013, I’ve paid several visits to the unique pizzeria. The centerpiece of this locally-owned restaurant is an open kitchen built around an…
20×49.com Readers Invited to “Dine-In” at La. Seafood and Pho Saigon
The next installment of the 20×49.com Dine-In series will be held at Louisiana Seafood and Pho Sai Gon, 273 E. 70th Street in Shreveport, 7 p.m., Saturday, March 16. All-inclusive cost will be $25 per…
Ring in the New Year any way you like
In just a few days many of us will bid farewell to 2012 and welcome in a brand new year with music, dancing, a toast, food or some combination of all the above. The question…
5 Super Soups in Shreveport-Bossier
The arrival of winter weather in Shreveport-Bossier, like in much of the deep south, usually means that temperatures dip into the 60’s for a few weeks. Nevertheless, many local restaurants excel at creating soups, stews,…
I Fry: Odd Name, Great Catfish
For the last year or so, I’ve been hearing talk about the fried catfish at I Fry. I Fry is a mobile food vendor that recently opened a storefront at 101 Travis St. in downtown…
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…
Korean Cuisine at Kabuki Sushi and Roll
Bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish with a name that is as fun to say aloud as the dish itself is to eat, is just one of a dozen or so Korean options on the menu…