Parish Taceaux in the 700 block of Texas Street has decided a little change is a good thing. The popular eatery has just unveiled a new menu that tries to retain the favorites of the old (avocado fries, Nashville Hot and Korean BBQ taceauxs) with new options like The Wrap, a grilled avocado, street corn slaw, pumpkin […]
Money, Inc. posted a story on their website this week about the 20 things a first timer to Shreveport should do. We were pretty thrilled that 14 of the 20 things were in downtown! While we love the 20, we prefer our 50! Our Field Guide of Things to Do Downtown is chock full of […]
It may look like an old car lot and unloved building to many, but to C&C Mercantile and Lighting owners Lauren Ross Simmons and Derek Simmons, it’s an opportunity for revitalization of a long-ignored historic strip. The two recently converted the old Schorr Furniture store to C & C Mercantile (1110 Texas Avenue) and ArtiFact- […]
For small, local businesses that were not approved for federal PPP (Payroll Protection Plan) or EIP (Economic Impact Payments) and also had no business interruption insurance, there is an opportunity for an up-to $15,000 grant from the State of Louisiana. State Treasurer John Shroder is managing the $300M allocation. He says applications will be accepted […]
You can work or live downtown for years and never know all the secrets…and benefits. Did you know that downtown has multiple barber shops? Masseuse services? A dentist? Dr. Chris Mott has been seeing clients downtown in the same location at 631 Milam, Suite 101 for more than 30 years. His is a full service […]
It’s been called the most important meal of the day, and downtown is ramping up its breakfast options with a new entry into the early morning dining: Parish Taceaux. Downtown’s trendy little dining spot at 708 Texas Street next to artspace is offering breakfast from 7 am- 10 am Monday-Friday. You’ll be able to enjoy […]
Phase 2A – Restaurants, Cafes and Coffee Shops, Bars, Nightclubs, and Micro-Breweries: START DATE: June 5, 2020 UPDATED June 12, 2020 The Office of State Fire Marshal is providing you with this update in conjunction with the Office of the Governor and the Louisiana Department of Health to keep you up to date with additional […]
There are two important updates to share from the Shreveport City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23. Digital Camera Ordinance Pulled Ordinance 71 requiring multiple digital cameras in any business that sold a ‘good or merchandise’ was pulled by the author. This ordinance could be reintroduced at a later time, but if it did would […]
[box] Open Now or Opening Soon[/box] 318 Nutrition, 431 Texas St., 318-716-1070. Tasty energy teas and meal replacement shakes. OPEN. HOURS -Mon.-Fri. 7 am- 4 pm -Sat.- 8 am- 2 pm Abby Singer’s Bistro, 617 Texas St., 318-459-4125. OPEN. HOURS Tues.- Fri. 11 am- 8 pm Saturdays, 4 pm- 8 pm -Reservations highly recommended, 318-459-4125. […]
As the preferred location for many recent marches and protests, Downtown Shreveport once again becomes the place where people feel comfortable sharing their fears, concerns and hopes for the future. The need for safety and inclusion is profoundly important. Downtown Shreveport only succeeds if persons of all color and ethnicity, age, gender identification, religion and […]
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