By Nathan Coker
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May 2nd, 2023
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article by VANELIS RIVERAphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Mario Mata is no stranger to finding inspiration at the crossroads of food preparation and art. A restaurateur and cook with the soul of an artist may seem like polarizing interests, but for Mata, they feed off each other. The intimacy require...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 30th, 2023
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article by Vanelis Riveraphotography by Kelly Moore Clark Originally from West Monroe, Chef Don Green is flexing his culinary chops at Acadian Superette in Lafayette. He first dishes that Chef Don Green learned to cook from his mother. “I honestly just started making the dishes I lov...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 28th, 2023
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article by VANELIS RIVERAphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Rachel Mylock took a leap of faith and pursued the creative venture she had been fervently fostering. Three years in, and with a plethora of juice blends ready to go, she opened So Sunny Juicery. Fruits and vegetables have had a long history o...
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Jan 30th, 2023
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article by VANELIS RIVERAphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Nick Carlson zigzagged his way into becoming the owner of Seventh Square Coffee, currently the only coffee roaster in Northeast Louisiana. Born in California, his family moved around, passing through Idaho, the Carolinas, and Louisiana. “I’ve ...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 6th, 2023
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Article by VANELIS RIVERAPhotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Jay Pappa’s is a new restaurant specializing in great steaks, seafood and spirits. When Jonathan Perry first saw an old photograph of his grandfather grilling outdoors, he immediately thought it would make a compelling statement piece for a re...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 1st, 2022
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Article by Vanelis RiveraPhotography by Kelly Moore Clark NESTLED BETWEEN THE DIVERSE, antique shops lining the Cotton Port Historic District of Downtown West Monroe stands a delectable scratch bakery and coffee bar. Not only is it ready to fill your holiday season with holly jolly sweets, but it may...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 1st, 2022
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Styled by Taylor BennettPhotography by Kelly Moore Clark Wake up Christmas morning to these delectable dishes from local restaurants. From pillowy croissants to luscious egg bites, this brunch spread is seasonally-inspired. THURMAN’S FOOD FACTORYThis beautiful bubble bread is filled with gooey p...
By Nathan Coker
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Nov 7th, 2022
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Scratch Bakehouse is a home-based, cottage bakery specializing in quality sourdough goods with a faithful customer base, but it began as a wellness journey. Around 2017, Christina Poole was having some health issues. “I was having food sensiti...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 4th, 2022
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Owner Eric Williamson and Chef Sean Welsh have created a place where people can come anjoy modernized Southern staples in a cool atmosphere. Article by VANELIS RIVERA | Photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK WHEN ERIC WILLIAMSON BEGAN conceptualizing his restaurant, he knew it would have to incorporate the...
By Nathan Coker
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Sep 7th, 2022
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article by VANELIS RIVERAphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Jo-Els in Monroe officially opened its doors on July 12th of this year. And while their customer-base has been eagerly waiting to devour their favorite menu items, this re-opening also ushers in a few brand new items the sister-friend team can...
