J and I headed down to Shreveport on Friday after work to visit his parents and see a few friends. Every time we go, we end up having massive debates about what we should eat. I don't have tons of great things to say about Shreveport. It's not a BAD place, just a bit boring. I will say this - there are so many wonderful places to eat that I would move back to that million degree hellhole just for the food.
Saturday afternoon we had lunch with J's mom at a new place called Newk's on Youree Drive. I had the black and blue salad, J had a shrimp po-boy and potato soup. My salad was good, but HUGE. There was enough left over for at least another meal and a half. J's sandwich was yummy. I didn't really care for the soup. Something about it just didn't taste right to me. The restaurant was extremely crowded, but our food still arrived quickly, which I appreciate. I'm sure we'll go back on a return visit, but I don't know that it will make it onto the list of places that we HAVE to eat at when we go home.
Later that night, we ventured to The Real Pickle on Line Avenue for dinner for sandwiches, beer, and of course pickles. I think I've finally made it halfway to my 20 Beer t-shirt, and I've only been working on my card for a year, haha. I had the Chicks in the Mail sandwich for dinner (a BLT with chicken salad). I'm not sure if the cook is different or what, but it was much better than usual. The bread was toasted more, and it tasted like it had been salted. The bacon was also extra crispy, just the way I like it.
We can't make a trip to Shreveport without going to Tacomania, so the whole family plus Steph went to lunch together on Sunday for Father's Day. Now, I could write an entire blog dedicated to the wonders of The Mania, but I won't so I'll just say this: If you are ever in Shreveport, go eat there. Ask to sit in Rodrigo's section. He's not only the best waiter, he has the best hair. Everything on the menu is good. I have never been disappointed in my food. Never not ever. Come back and tell me I was right.
In three weeks, we'll be heading to Asheville, North Carolina for a REAL vacation. If you have eating suggestions, please pass them along. I've been there before, but am always looking for new places to try.
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