You had us at hello! Bourbon AND BBQ? We ll see you there! I ll admit, when I first saw this press release from Jada Durden a year ago, I immediately assumed this was something that was happening in Texas. After all, while we re known for great cajun, creole, and seafood here in Louisiana, Texas seems to own the great bbq image.
Well, we re apparently making strides when it comes to our barbeque here in Louisiana, hence, the inaugural Bourbon and Barbeque Festival that s coming to downtown Shreveport next month. All too often in our area, people are afraid to start something new because of the uncertainty of whether or not locals will support it. I m so glad the organizers behind this festival took a leap of faith! Trust me, I ll be there to sample your fair!
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Shreveport-Bossier eateries to show off their dining experiences in 318 Restaurant Week Shalisa Roland, Shreveport Times UP NEXT
318 Restaurant Week, a week-long culinary project of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, will return March 15-20.
This event consists of six days of deals at Shreveport-Bossier eateries, offering dining patrons $10 lunch specials, $20 dinner specials, and various dining experiences at participating restaurants. The participation form for restaurants to sign up for 318 Restaurant Week is live through Friday, Feb. 26.
“318 Restaurant Week has been a successful and highly anticipated event for the past four years,” said Stacy Brown, president of the Tourist Bureau. “COVID-19 has caused much uncertainty and financial strain to the restaurant industry, and has challenged our local restaurants to restructure the way they serve our community. As we look forward to feeding ‘the 318’ for the fifth year, we want che