The Glass Hat Cafe at 423 Crockett is listening to folks who would like to be customers but cannot make it downtown for lunch during the work week. Starting this Saturday, Oct. 24, the cafe will be open Tuesday-Saturday, offering up their daily plate lunches, sandwiches and desserts from 7 am- 2 pm. Daily specials […]
As the Louisiana Film Prize swirls around it, 700 Texas Street is getting closer and closer to substantial finish and being occupied. The 1923 building has lived many lives- as a Dan Cohen Shoe store, a military entrance center, a space for musicians to practice and now- Cooper’s Corner. (Scroll down to read about Levi […]
For the foodies in all of us ~ changes are afoot! Ashley’s Tiers of Love, 420 Marshall Street, will be premiering new lunch items beginning Tuesday, Sept. 26. The heated items will be available each day from 11 am- 2 pm, the cold wraps will be available any time. Remember that giant lunch salads are […]
Businesses, beware. Local banks say check fraud is exploding and economic losses are climbing because of it. Two weeks ago, the Downtown Development Authority was alerted to two counterfeit checks drawn on our account. A third counterfeit check that was stopped drew our attention to the other two. These checks were not DDA-issued and bore […]
It’s back! Once again this year, the Red River Revel and the Downtown Development Authority are giving you the opportunity to become a Revel VIP. If you purchase one of the 47th annual Red River Revel’s digital payment wristbands, you will be treated to special deals at a number of downtown businesses. Earn everything from […]
It seems only yesterday that the doors to downtown’s iconic The Noble Savage were thrown open again, much to the delight of lovers of great food, live music, and TNS’ welcoming, clubby feel. How time flies. The Noble Savage is now celebrating a full year back with a weekend of fun, food and music. “People […]
The area’s newest source for news- the Shreveport Bossier City Advocate– was officially welcomed to Downtown Shreveport Tuesday with a snip of the ceremonial ribbon. The staff of the digital news source calls Suite 100 at Louisiana Tower (401 Edwards Street) their local office and newsroom. The Advocate, which also owns newspapers and/or digital […]
Downtown’s beautiful little emporium of all things natural is celebrating one year this month! Clean Slate Botanicals, housed in the beautiful Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center at 717 Crockett Street, is the brainchild of Ben Whalen. While those new to Clean Slate Botanicals may believe that the concept of Ben’s natural & eco-friendly products came […]
Refine Design Boutiques at 616 Texas Street welcomes two new businesses to their fun, eclectic space at 616 Texas Street. We Want The Funk is a vintage vendor featuring one-off vintage wear that includes clothing, shoes, accessories and kitschy decor and games. If you need a perfect 1970s look, are in dire need of an […]
One of downtown’s newest businesses wants to help showcase OTHER small businesses with an event called ‘Doing Business in the Park’ on Saturday, October 14 from 10 am- 2 pm. The park is Caddo Common Park in the 800 block of Texas Avenue, which is just across the street from the offices of Xtreme Measures Women […]
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