By Nathan Coker
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Jun 3rd, 2024
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article by Starla Gatsonphotography by Kelly Moore Clark Board & Bottle is a café and wine bar Jayne Jenkins and Emma Machen opened together nearly a year ago on Park Avenue in Ruston. A GROUP OF FIVE OR SIX college-aged women gather around one of the green velvet couches in the front of the rest...
By Nathan Coker
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May 1st, 2024
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article by Starla Gatsonphotography by Kelly Moore Clark Casey Sandridge and his wife, Taylor, invested in a food truck that would lead to a full-time business. The Blue Taco is a family-operated business that sells traditional Mexican fare. When the coronavirus began its rapid spread across the glob...
By Nathan Coker
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Apr 1st, 2024
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK There’s something snug and inviting about a coffee shop. From the whirring rhythm of the espresso machine to the bold, earthy tones of freshly ground coffee, it’s often a place where people can find a jolt of energy and motivation. It ma...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 29th, 2024
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article by VANELIS RIVERAphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK While some are calling his revival “a big return,” Roy Arthur’s Monroe’s Restaurant is also a reflection of the current local community and aims to bring together some of the old and some of the new. Arthur values family-owned restaurants w...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 31st, 2024
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article by Vanelis Riveraphotography by Kelly Moore Clark West Monroe local Chris Lewis is pushing the bounds of his classic american diner, both in and out of the restaurant. His expansive donations and heart for service is why Coney Island Connections is a service-centered cornerstone. Coney Island...
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Dec 1st, 2023
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article by VANELIS RIVERA photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK In July of last year, one of Monroe’s culinary cornerstones decided to close its doors after twenty-eight years of committed and unfailing service. Proprietor Jenifer Johnson of Trio’s Dining released a heartfelt statement to her Monroe custo...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 1st, 2023
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article by VANELIS RIVERA photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Sweets may be good for the soul but rarely does their reputation extend beyond an indulgent treat. Even when holistic-minded bakers venture into the world of ingredient substitutions in an effort to present more nutritional value, the end pro...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 29th, 2023
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article by VANELIS RIVERA photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Mention the word Cajun anywhere in Louisiana and you’ll be met with immediate recognition of the heritage belonging to a fiercely proud people. Descending from a group of French Canadians driven away from the French colony of Acadia—Nova Scot...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 1st, 2023
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article by Vanelis Riveraphotography by Kelly Moore Clark In 2018, Desi Bourgeois opened two unique food trucks in historic downtown Ruston. Grown and Grazed, which features a menu of dishes made from locally sourced produce and meats, and Yolo Nitro, an “ice dreamery” making creative, liquid nitroge...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 31st, 2023
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article by VANELIS RIVERAphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Adjacent to U.S. Route 165, tucked by Century Village Blvd, POUR by Char 19 is offering an extensive selection of premium wines, cocktails, and dining options at an upscale venue with relaxed overtones. TWO YEARS AGO, a beloved restaurant know...
