Louisiana Culinary Trails - (Page 29) The Line Avenue area is a veritable hive of locally owned upscale restaurants, fun hangouts, and divine shopping. At the intersection of Line and Pierremont lies Oyster Bar & Grille (855 Pierremont Rd., Shreveport; 318-213-6978). The Gulf oysters are fresh; the shrimp poboys or mesquite-grilled tilapia soft tacos are the perfect accompaniment to cocktails and icy cold beer. Bella Fresca (6307 Line Ave., Shreveport; 318-865-6307; www. bellafresca.com) is an upscale but comfortable fusion of Southern, Asian, and Mediterranean. A superb wine-by-the-glass list accompanies such creations as panko-crusted snapper, veal medallions with crabmeat alfredo, and a filet of beef that cuts with a fork. Cross one of three scenic bridges to get to Bossier City, where Bodacious Barbecue (4706 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City; 318741-0778) offers sweet basted ribs, turkey, chicken, and sausage — all served with the original “Botato.” Beam’s Restaurant (2826 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City; 318-746-9158; www.beamsrestaurant.com) is modest when it advertises “pretty good Southernstyle plate lunches.” Enjoy well-prepared greens, beans, and cornbread, along with tasty grill orders. It’s worth the hour’s drive north through picturesque winding hills to Homer for an evening at Port-Au-Prince Restaurant (3327 Hwy. 146, Homer; 318-927-6792; www.claiborneone.org/coc/portau-prince). Enjoy farm-raised catfish, heavenly hushpuppies, and homemade pies served with a view of beautiful Lake Claiborne. South of Shreveport, down I-49, is a rural wonderland of rolling green countryside and a chance to sample flavors unique to Northwest Louisiana. Pick up some Southern peas and peaches at Ed Lester Farms (U.S. Hwy. 84, Coushatta; 318-932-4298; www. http://www.bellafresca.com http://www.bellafresca.com http://www.beamsrestaurant.com http://www.beamsrestaurant.com http://www.claiborneone.org/coc/port http://www.edlesterfarms.com
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