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Bailey's Crispy Fried Chicken & Fish - Forsythe Monroe
RestaurantsSerious crispy cravings: Bailey's Crispy Fried Chicken & Fish - Forsythe Monroe brings that shatteringly crispy, juicy chicken locals brag about, plus fried fish and shrimp, the cult-favorite Meat Pile, Budin Ball, and Crispito, with signature seasoned fries and potato logs.
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From Pasture to Plate: Why some local families are looking beyond the grocery store
Some local consumers in Northeast Louisiana are choosing to source their meats and produce from regional farms, seeking a closer connection to the origins of their food.
Full story at knoe.com ↗
Monroe-West Monroe restaurant week returns with fixed-price dining deals
Monroe-West Monroe Restaurant Week, set to run from Sept.
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Stay at the First Completely Gluten-free Hotel in the U.S., Where Even the Beignets and Beer Don’t Contain Wheat
The Hotel Monroe, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Monroe, Louisiana, has been certified as fully gluten-free by the Gluten Free Food Program and the National Celiac Association.
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West Monroe Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series to return for five Wednesdays in September
The West Monroe Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series will return for five Wednesdays in September, starting at noon to 1 p.m.
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