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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
By Nathan Coker
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May 29th, 2018
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FROM HARRY’S SEAFOOD TO BEND OF THE RIVER, DOUG WOOD’S LOVE OF COOKING IS A VALUED FAMILY INHERITANCE. CATFISH CHARLIE’S IS A CULMINATION OF HIS FOOD EXPERIENCE FROM CHILDHOOD TO PRESENT. article by VANELIS RIVERA & photography by TAYLOR BENNETT CATFISH CHARLIE’S. The name alone promises laid-bac...
By Nathan Coker
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May 1st, 2018
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Chipotle-style action has hit the intersection of Oliver Road and Tower Drive in Monroe. Recently opened restaurant Javi P’s models the fast-casual restaurants that have been winning America over. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MYERS Self proclaimed “novelty fresh Mex,” Javi P’s ...
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Feb 27th, 2018
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article by VANELIS RIVERA | photography by MARTIN G MEYERS When the mayor of a town is known for frequenting a certain restaurant, it’s better than a five-star Yelp review. Such is the case at The Fish House, Sterlington’s easy-going hangout spot serving country boy soul food — deep-Southern co...
