If you had your mouth set for a delicious Pop N Pizza last weekend and were disappointed that the shop had to turn you away for a few hours, know that it was because Britt, Trill and the Pop N crew were elbow deep in making pizza dough and history. The restaurant at 500 […]
Every year, businesses downtown are faced with a dilemma- what to do for valued customers for the holidays? It’s important to thank those who do business with you, and businesses often fall back on gifts of candy, cookies and a variety of sweet treats. That is getting more iffy that at any time in the […]
Northern Louisiana Comfort Food & Catering wants you to know that their big plates filled with smothered pork chops, baked chicken and dressing and crispy fried catfish aren’t just for Monday-Friday anymore! The space at 830 Louisiana Ave, former home of the historic KCS Cafe, is open on SUNDAYS, 11 am- 4 pm. Northern’s Quinton […]
It’s all official after the ribbon is cut, so today the big United Jeweler/Lee Hardware apartments rehab is ‘officially’ official. Representatives from owner HRI Communities and local officials are going to be on hand later today for comments, tours and the ribbon cutting. The nearly $8 million dollar project which began in June of 2021, was […]
The Noble Savage Shreveport at 417 Texas Street is once again becoming downtown’s later-night gathering spot for live music, food and socializing, but they would also love to be your go-to for lunch! On Monday, October 10th, they started launching weekly specials. This week’s line-up includes Lunch Specials: Turkey, Ham, and Bacon Club Sandwich with […]
There is one thing you can say about Shababy’s Cajun Cooking chef and owner Mandy Smith- neither illness, adversity or an especially hard floor- has been able to keep this good Cajun woman down. Recently, Mandy’s husband, helper, supporter and full time fish cleaner, Mike, suffered a heart attack. He is on the mend and on […]
In the sad days after the passing of artist and Big Sun Studios owner Lewis Kalmbach came the questions of what would become of his colorful art business at 619 Edwards Street. Kalmbach was nothing if not creative, intensely so. I remember his first conversation about the colors he wanted to paint the then-unattractive little […]
Tonya and Mark Yates are nothing if not forward-thinking. The new owners of the buildings that make up the Lofts at 624 (624, 620 and 616 Texas Street) have been aggressive in their desire to make improvements and create additional foot traffic and commerce. It was Tonya who envisioned and designed the look of the […]
It’s hard to keep a much-loved neighborhood bar and eatery down, and such is the case with downtown’s nearly legendary The Noble Savage. The Tavern at 417 Texas Street closed in 2021, but almost immediately, a long line of Savage aficionados, those with a love of the place, the vibe and tone, the music, the […]
In 2017, a talented and nice guy named Ben Whalen formed a company called Ben’s Body Basics. He started selling his natural bath and body products at farmers’ markets and festivals, at art walks and pop-ups. He was everywhere, touting his plant-based products, aimed at making you look and feel better without harsh and harmful […]
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