By Nathan Coker
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Jun 30th, 2021
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When it comes to local food establishments like 2Dudes Brew & Que, there is so much more beyond the menu. From a food truck beginning, this local smokehouse continues to evolve and overcome. article by VANELIS RIVERA / photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK The ambiance at 2Dudes Brew & Que is ...
By Nathan Coker
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May 28th, 2021
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VANELIS RIVERA | KELLY MOORE CLARK The Platter & Sugar Bakery has more than enough treats for customers to peruse, customers can ease their way into selections knowing there never is a right or wrong combination, only what feels right in the moment. After all, today’s lunch platter can be ...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 29th, 2021
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article by VANELIS RIVERA / photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Wade Wyatt, owner of North Louisiana’s New Orleans-inspired restaurant Char 19, offers a dining experience that balances comfort and design, and where the food and drink is prioritized over everything else. There are a few local restau...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 3rd, 2021
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VANELIS RIVERA / KELLY MOORE CLARK As demand grew for Jamaro Hill’s meals-on-wheels, he parked his food truck in favor of setting up shop in the brick and mortar establishment, The Cookout. The recent rise of the food truck has presented a convenient and satisfactory alternative for our lunch a...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 28th, 2021
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Monica Smith’s family-owned and operated small batch bake shop, Bake 318, specializes in fresh, from scratch sweet and savory treats meant to satisfy anytime a craving hits. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Unpopular opinion–we don’t need dessert; really, we merely...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 6th, 2021
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THE HIMALAYAN CAFÉ OFFERS TRADITIONAL NEPALESE AND INDIAN CUISINE article by VANELIS RIVERA | photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK The Himalayas are the most revered mountain range in the world, probably because they are home to Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain above sea level. China, by way of ...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 4th, 2020
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WHAT BEGAN AS AN AWARD-WINNING GOURMET SAUCE AND SEASONING BUSINESS FOUND ITSELF BEING AGED AND ENHANCED INTO WEST MONROE’S NEWEST FLAVORFUL PITSTOP, JAC’S CRAFT SMOKEHOUSE article by VANELIS RIVERA and photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Food ministry is not an unfamiliar term to most southern resident...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 11th, 2020
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Trio’s proprietor Jenifer Johnson, for the last eight years, envisioned the possibility of a second location of one of Monroe’s staple eateries. “We are definitely a neighborhood bar and restaurant,” says Johnson, “we thrive on repeat customer...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 5th, 2020
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Article by VANELIS RIVERA | photography by Kelly Moore Clark When you name your restaurant after the state dog of Louisiana, you’re not making a subtle statement. The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a short-coated canine, known for its striking appearance of varied coat and eye color patterns, including the...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 8th, 2020
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Standards govern how we live our lives. They teach us what to expect from each other, and, at times, what we’re willing to put up with. It’s wise to re-evaluate our standards often, so as not to fall into complacency or lose sight of what we value, even if it’s something as habitual as coffee. [&hell...
