By Reagan Henderson
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Article by Starla GatsonStyling by Maré Brennan Photography by Kelly Moore Clark The Timez menu is diverse enough to accommodate a variety of tastes and includes dishes like the Old Timez Cheeseburger, chicken tenders and wings, chef and spring salads, grilled salmon, and fried catfish. Besides an im...
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Jul 31st, 2026
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This upscale iteration of Eric Williamson and Sean Welsh’s first restaurant, White Lightnin’ Cocktail and Culinary Company, is playful Louisiana fare with an edge of culinary fusion. Its staying power is a collective effort to curate a restaurant culture that sustains the vital ecosystem between owne...
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Jul 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK With a stunning new interior, expanded seating, and the same legendary recipes, Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe is serving up tradition in a fresh new setting. It was 4:17 PM when we pulled into the parking lot, and despite having only been open for ...
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Jun 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK For five decades, Etc. Catering has blended family tradition, culinary creativity, and heartfelt hospitality into a beloved Northeast Louisiana institution. Founded by Joyce Stephenson and now operated alongside her daughter, Rhonda McDuffi...
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May 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Chef Cory Bahr blends global flavors, intentional design, and a passion for hospitality to create an immersive dining experience at KoKo. Cory Bahr is an artist. But he doesn’t work with paint and a brush, nor does he sketch with pencils and dr...
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Apr 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Gathered GraceAt Suffit, Clèlie Stone is serving far more than thoughtfully crafted meals—she’s creating a place where connection, purpose, and second chances gather around the table. In Lake Providence, this fresh food market blends scratch-ma...
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Mar 2nd, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK In less than a year, Shanna Hopper has transformed Two J’s Tavern and Grill into a welcoming, upscale community gathering space through hands-on leadership, personal recipes, and a commitment to quality and customer connection. Stop into Two J’...
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Feb 2nd, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Dorethea Mcneal keeps the tradition of soul food alive, serving family recipes and heartfelt hospitality at Nana’s Soulfood in Ruston. Sundays are for soul food, and they have been since the days of slavery in America. In an essay titled “Soul ...
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Jan 5th, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Rooted in heritage and community, Kate Nguyen is brewing authentic Vietnamese culture into North Louisiana’s coffee scene, one phin-dripped cup at a time. Kate Nguyen can’t hide her pride in her Vietnamese heritage. Not that she’s trying to. Th...
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Dec 1st, 2025
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Article by Starla Gatson | Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Enoch’s Irish Pub builds on 45 years of local love with a welcoming new coffee shop in the Garden District. The café brings fresh flavors, familiar warmth, and a renewed sense of community to Downtown Monroe. THE CAFE:Like any other coffeeho...
