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VERNON PARISH

LEGENDARY DINING
Louisiana’s Legend Country is known for its outlaws & heroes, but also boasts great dining! Spots like Hazel’s Tea Parlor, set in a charming,

Victorian cottage, serves a refined menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches, along with specialty drinks, teas & desserts. Nearby, Brenda’s
Kitchen Puerto Rican Cuisine brings new takes to the historic Leesville Café with delicious, traditional options like mofongo, carne frita,
empanadas, tostones, and a melt-in-your-mouth, velvety flan! Having just expanded to a larger location on South 5th Street, Cuore Coffee

offers gourmet coffees, teas, and Korean fare! We also boast of Louisiana’s only (legal) Moonshine Distillery! Go in for a tour and a taste of this
outlaw liquor! Try it all, as well as a variety of delicious BBQ and Louisiana world-famous favorites, and tell the tale of your legendary dining!

ROAD FOOD – GREAT STOPS ALONG THE WAY
Road Food is a Louisiana specialty – with folks driving miles off the beaten path to pick up boudin, meat pies, or cracklins! And, convenience

stores that double as the local hardware store and triple as the local diner are the locals’ go-to for great food and conversation! Spots
like Anacoco Mercantile will greet you with a smile as you order your plate lunch “meat & three” (daily options of meat & vegetables – often
including rice & gravy and mac & cheese!). Settle into diner-style booths for specialties that will have you changing your route to dine in

Legend Country once again.

Vernon Parish Tourism Commission | 337-238-0783 | LegendCountry.com

NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES
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