By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 25th, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault | photography by Joli Livaudais Times are changing for the restaurant scene in Monroe, with a number of new and exciting dining opportunities on the horizon. BayouLife visited with the proprietors of five of the more than dozen new restaurants, bars and eateries whose openi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jul 24th, 2014
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Monroe’s own rock band returns home for a benefit concert article by Mary Napoli | photos by Joli Livaudais Kevin Griffin’s distinctive falsetto voice fills the Monroe Civic Center. At sound check, the arena is nearly empty, save a few crew members and close friends, and BetterThan Ezra is war...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 24th, 2014
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A Profile of Twelve Restaurants with Staying Power photography by Joli Livaudais Restaurants can be a fickle business, where new players take the place of old standards every day. In boom times, new restaurants pop up like mushrooms on a moist Spring night. In lean times, they vanish almost without w...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 24th, 2014
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Moving the Farm Closer to the Table article by Michael DeVault | photos by Brad Arender A woman browsing the produce aisle at Walmart is surveying a bin full of ripe, plump tomatoes. She picks one up, squeezes it slightly and places it into an open bag in her buggy. Another tomato, but this one [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Jul 24th, 2014
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article by Trent Livingston August. Not most people’s favorite time of year, especially in the South. But for your typical “Southern Male,” August is much anticipated. Football season is within reach, an end to the extreme heat and humidity is only a month away, and it is the beginning of hunting sea...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Jul 24th, 2014
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Scrumptions Recipes and Fabled History from Toll House to Cookie Cake Pie by Carolyn Wyman | review by Casey Matthews When I found out that the August issue of BayouLife Magazine was going to be a “food” issue, I knew exactly which of my favorite foods I wanted to write about: the chocolate chip cook...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jul 24th, 2014
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Thurman Dickey – the king of cakes in North Louisiana – is known for his monumental creations and contributions to our community. by Ann Bloxom Smith photographs by Brad Arender Layer upon layer of luscious white cake with cream cheese filling—Thurman Dickey’s favorite—brings to mind the delicate bea...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jul 24th, 2014
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article by Cindy Gist Foust Something eventful happened in my life a few weeks ago, and I have been dying to share it with the readers of BayouLife. This event will not surprise many of you that know me well, and it will give those that don’t, a glimpse into this Lucille Ball-type life I [&hell...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Jun 26th, 2014
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article by Trent Livingston | photo by AB Chao Hardlucy duo Matt Biersmith and Vince Chao have developed some of the best material to be heard in recent times. With artwork created by Monroe native Randy Lowe and a flowing arrangement of songs with unblemished local appeal, Misanthropy has a unique ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Jun 26th, 2014
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The Home of Pam and Dan Turner article by Mary Napoli | photos by Joli Livaudais Pam and Dan Turner found their home in 2012, but the historic Mer Rouge property seems to have been waiting a lifetime for its current owners. The home tells their story and celebrates the history of the the family [&hel...
