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MONROE-WEST MONROE

FARM TO TABLE
Located in Downtown Monroe, Parish Restaurant & Bar offers fresh, seasonal ingredients and locally sourced meals. Chef Cory Bahr shows
his passion for providing the ultimate fine-dining experience. A Champion of Food Network’s Chopped!, named Food & Wine’s “Best New
Chef”, and named Taste of the South’s “Taste 50” Cory’s resume speaks for itself. Start your meal off with the Original Duck Wraps. Enjoy
thoughtful seafood dishes and locally sourced ribeye’s for your main dish. With new menus weekly, there is always something new to try at

Parish.

Get your lunch fix at For His Temple Family Foods. For His Temple offers gluten free, dairy free, and primarily organic meals. Their lunch
specials change weekly and are served Tuesday-Friday, from 11 am – 2 pm. They also offer a grocery section and frozen meals to go!

Other places to try: Good Earth Eatery, Fiesta on Eighteenth

DINNER & A VIEW
What’s better than dinner with a view? Trapp’s offers a scenic view with a meal you won’t forget. Try their famous seafood nachos, po-boys,
and seafood platters for a taste of Louisiana.

Enjoy a variety of steak and seafood options at the Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant while dining along the Ouachita River. Choose from unique
options like Jalapeño Cheese Grits and Corn & Crab Bisque or try the Peppercorn Steak, Grilled Salmon, Gumbo, or Citrus Grilled Tuna
Salad. If you’re really hungry, try the Ouachita River Special, a plate piled high with seafood.

Monroe’s newest restaurant offers a view of the Ouachita River that you won’t forget! Jay Pappa’s is your next go-to lunch and dinner spot.

From mouthwatering steaks to fresh seafood, this restaurant has you covered for whatever you are craving. Lining the walls are family
photos and the restaurant is even named after owner Jonathan Perry’s grandfather. Lunch specials are served Monday-Friday and are a
crowd favorite.

Other places to try: Catahoula’s , Planter’s Gastropub

SOMETHING SWEET

Craving something sweet? CAKE has you covered! A modern, simple bakery located in historic downtown West Monroe, CAKE offers ev-
erything from macaroons, hand-decorated cookies, specialty desserts and, of course, cakes! Owner and Chef Becky Thompson provides an
expertise in traditional French techniques, and a passion to exceed every customer’s expectation.

Everything is better with Butter! Butter: A Louisiana Bakery specializes in gluten free treats. From brownies and muffins to cheesecakes and
macaroons, Butter has a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Don’t forget to check out their brunch on Saturdays!

This family-owned bakery has been a long-time favorite of locals. Albritton’s Cake House & Catering creates cakes for whatever event you
have coming up – weddings, birthdays, family celebrations, and more! Stop by the bakery and try a variety of their take-home treats.

Other places to try: Sweet Caroline’s Bakery Boutique, Bake 318

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