Best Places for Crawfish in Bossier City

crawfish

If you can’t already smell the spices in the air, then heads up: It’s crawfish season. Every year, Louisianans anticipate the opportunity to chow down on these spicy crustaceans. Boiled in salt, onion, cayenne pepper, bay leaf and other spices (usually with some corn and potatoes), this seasonal delicacy is a hotly anticipated treat each year. The quickest and easiest …

A Local’s Guide to Bossier Casinos

Margaritaville in Bossier City

Ever since the first casino went up in the area in 1994, they have been very popular with locals and visitors alike. Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City was the first of many Bossier casinos that would later be established. It’s hard to imagine a time before the Red River was dotted with casino resorts, but gaming is just this side …

Even More Hidden Gems to Check Out in Bossier

Lucky Palace in Bossier

With all the business happening in Bossier, it’s no question why there are plenty of other gems to share throughout the parish. Here are a few more to add to the list of places Bossier residents call, “hidden gems.”

Celebrate Valentine’s Your Way In Bossier

It’s a little lame when Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday. Work or school are the next day. Staying out late might be out of the question and worst of all – you could be stuck in any other place besides Bossier Parish. But if you are in Bossier, there are plenty of restaurants to create the perfect night to …

Plain Delicious: Giles Snack Shop in Plain Dealing

If there’s one thing you can depend on Louisiana to provide, it’s good food. Bossier Parish, in particular, has easy access to many different surrounding communities, each with their own hidden food gems. It’s easy to get into a rut and find yourself at a drive through or that one restaurant you always go to, sure, but it’s just as …

Brunch in Bossier

Brunch is a term new to Bossier City. In fact, judging by the menus at most of the local restaurants many serve either breakfast or lunch, but are yet to commit to the title, brunch. Only a few places in Bossier City designate the meal between breakfast and lunch as brunch. But, no matter what you call it, if you …

Landing in Bossier: Former Barksdale Airmen Who Stay

Jeffrey and Tammy Judge – The Wooden Spoon and Wooden Spoon Pizza High school sweethearts Jeffrey and Tammy Judge never thought their love story would bring them from Miami, Florida to Bossier City, Louisiana, but that’s exactly what happened – all thanks to the U.S. Air Force. When Jeffrey signed on as a jet mechanic his first assignment was at …

Bossier’s Best Happy Hours

There’s nothing better after a long, hard day at work than hitting one of your favorite restaurants to unwind with a glass of wine, a mixed drink, or beer. Luckily, there’s quite a few great spots in Bossier full of atmosphere, decor and drink selection. Rotolo’s 5000 Benton Rd. Ste. 10, Bossier City 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday …

5 More Hidden Gems in Bossier

What do you like to do in Bossier Parish? Besides all the fun events happening year long, check out more of these gems found locally. Sainte Terre 190 Nickel Lane, Benton This Benton beauty, listed in the Top 5 of the “25 Breathtaking Barn Venues” by Southern Living, is one of the most sought after wedding locations in North Louisiana. However, …

Take the Scenic Route Through Bossier Parish

Northwest Louisiana is home to a variety of communities with amazing people and places. Bossier Parish, as it so happens, is part of (and handy to) the Boom or Bust Byway. This particular byway takes you on a half day to full day trip around Northwest LA, getting you up close and personal with some amazing historic sites, fabulous eateries, …