By Nathan Coker
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Mar 30th, 2019
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Lula Restaurant-Distillery, quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence, offers an incredible experience in the shadows of gleaming copper stills along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK New Orleans, whil...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2019
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Since 2012, Taste of India has been narrowing the space between cultures one spice at a time. Now at its new location, this restaurant is ready to bring the spice to your life. ARTICLE BY Vanelis Rivera PHOTOGRAPHS BY Andrew Bailey STYLING BY Taylor Bennett Whether you’re taking advantage of the dele...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 28th, 2019
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KINDALL AND TONY MAKOLLI’S LOVE STORY PLAYS OUT EVERY DAY IN THEIR FAMILY-CENTERED RESTAURANT, ROMA ITALIAN BISTRO.ON THE QUAINT, HISTORICAL STREETS OF ANTIQUE ALLEY IN WEST MONROE, THIS ITALIAN EATERY HAS DELICIOUS FARE THAT WILL LEAVE YOU SAYING, “THAT’S AMORE!” ARTICLE BY V...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 7th, 2019
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With the desire to bring more authentic Thai flavor to northeast Louisiana, owner Kohn Keomaly established Basil Restaurant. article by VANELIS RIVERA and photography by ANDREW BAILEY The culinary herb basil is usually associated with Italian flavors in the form of pesto, caprese salad, and a pizza t...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 3rd, 2018
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EAT WHERE THE LOCALS EAT AND BECOME PART OF MONROE’S FAMILY HISTORY BY VANELIS RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRAD ARENDER Joan Norman may have retired from her mother’s old stomping grounds, but on occasion, you’ll find her behind the bar attending to patrons of Mohawk Tavern Seafood Restaurant. Founders A...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 30th, 2018
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FROM FOOD NETWORK STAR TO FOOD & WINE’S BEST NEW CHEF, CORY BAHR IS A TRAILBLAZER WHOSE NEWEST VENTURE, PARISH RESTAURANT & BAR, RECENTLY OPENED ITS DOORS IN MONROE. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRAD ARENDER What does it mean to be from Louisiana? What makes Louisiana unique?” Cor...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Oct 2nd, 2018
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article by VANELIS RIVERA | photography by BRAD ARENDER Gas station grub is usually associated with too salty or too sweet treats, dubious sandwiches and wraps, and greasy grab-and-gos. Typically, not the quintessential location for any restaurant that is dine-in worthy. But at the intersection of Ol...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 27th, 2018
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Athena Restaurant is an authentic Mediterranean cuisine restaurant serving a variety of Greek and Lebanese dishes unique to Northeast Louisiana. article by VANELIS RIVERA, styling by TAYLOR BENNETT, photography by BRAD ARENDER The section of Sterlington Road that parallels the University of Louisiana...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2018
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Article by Vanelis Rivera, styling by Taylor Bennett, photography by Brad Arender. Planter’s Gastropub is located at 101 North Grand Street in Monroe. The grand riverscape of the Ouachita River, whose waterways hold a history of exploration, travel and adventure, sets the scene for a two-story buildi...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 27th, 2018
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E.W. Thomson Drug Company, the longest continuously running pharmacy in the state, is a place where history and culture combine to cohesively reflect the nationally important landscape of Northeast Louisiana. Article by Vanelis Rivera and photography by Taylor Bennett Running parallel to railroad tra...
