Glad We Ate Here

My family, my friends, and I eat out often. We love food! When we grow weary of cooking the best food you’ll ever put in your mouth, the food we write about in FLAVORED WITH LOVE,and publish at www.FWLCookbook.com, we go to the restaurants—all kinds of restaurants! Also we evaluate restaurants and share our observations. Feel free to tell us about the places where you like to eat. A Note of Caution: We don’t like unkind remarks. The words found in this blog will be gentle but honest.

: Name: Mary Lou Cheatham; Location: Ruston, Louisiana, United States

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Friday, May 06, 2005

RESTAURANT: Cypress Creek Steak & Seafood; Waycross, GA

RESTAURANT: Cypress Creek Steak & Seafood; Sun—Thu 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri/Sat 11—11

LOCATION: 800 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501; 912-283-4242

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-8-05

PRICE RANGE: $5 to $15

FAVORITE FOOD: Cajun shrimp; Key lime pie

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Grilled fish

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Cajun seasoned option to many dishes; can order the smaller lunch portion any time of the day.

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: Ashley

SERVICE: Very Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: Warm, family friendly atmosphere; Well-seasoned foods

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: Delicious food. This may be a candidate for Amazing Southern Restaurants. We'll be back.

RESTAURANT: JR's Place Restaurant, Simsboro, LA

RESTAURANT: JR's Place Restaurant; Thu/Fri—5-9, Sat—11 AM-9 PM

LOCATION: 2721 Martha Street; Simsboro, LA 71275; 318-247-6007

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-5-05

PRICE RANGE: $4-$18

FAVORITE FOOD: Crawfish, boiled corn and potatoes; Cherry Cobbler

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Wonderful shrimp and steaks; Hush puppies

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: JR's Place doesn't have any mediocre food.

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Crawfish, barbecue, and steaks; Warm family atmosphere with excellent service.

SPECIALS: Vary by the week. Call for the current ones.

APPEARANCE: Neat and clean

SERVER: Melane

SERVICE: Excellent, warm and attentive

UNIQUE FEATURES: Consistently delicious food and excellent service.

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: (See their site www.JRsPlace.biz)

COMMENTS: They have some of the best barbecued pork ribs anywhere! They have a great catering trailer for off-site service.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

RESTAURANT: River West Seafood, West Monroe, LA

RESTAURANT: River West Seafood; Hours 11-3 & 5-9 daily

LOCATION: 203 Thomas Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291; 318-361-0033

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-5-05; lunch

PRICE RANGE: ~$8 for lunch; $10-$15 for dinner; All-you-can-eat buffet with Drink

FAVORITE FOOD: Seafood casserole, Baked salmon

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Fried crabmeat, tuna salad,Oysters—fried, Bienville, Rockefeller; Shrimp—boiled, fried; Peach cobbler; Pecan pie, Sweet rolls

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: Banana pudding, Oreo-vanilla pudding, Bread pudding

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Higher quality than that usually available at an all-you-can-eat buffet.

SPECIALS: N/A

APPEARANCE: Older but clean

SERVER: Amber

SERVICE: Very good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: Will return; Due to construction it is easy to miss as you drive by. They also have a menu. The women's restroom was unacceptable on this visit—bad odor and messy. Men's restroom was acceptable.

RESTAURANT: Crescent City Coffee, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: Crescent City Coffee; Sun-Thu 7 AM - 12MN; Fri/Sat 7 AM - 10 PM

LOCATION: 1007 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270; 318-232-5282

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-4-05

PRICE RANGE: $1-$7

FAVORITE FOOD: Coffee Frappé with whipped cream

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Chocolate Bisscoti

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Good hours

SPECIALS: Call

APPEARANCE: Very clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: This is a very nice coffee house frequented by many LA Tech University students and professors, as well as the locals. Complimentary Internet access

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

RESTAURANT: Popeye's Fried Chicken #87, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: Popeye's Fried Chicken #87; Hours: ample; 318-251-0516

LOCATION: 501 W. California Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT:5-4-05

PRICE RANGE: low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Spicy fried chicken, Cajun rice

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Biscuits, red beans and rice

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE:Cajun seasoned food

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones.

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Good and very friendly

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: Sadly the Blackened Naked Chicken Strips are no longer on their menu.

RESTAURANT: China Wok All-You-Can-Eat Buffet & Mongolian Barbecue, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: China Wok All-You-Can-Eat Buffet & Mongolian Barbecue; Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
LOCATION: 601 S. Vienna St., Ruston, LA 71270; 318-251-8378

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-3-05

PRICE RANGE: $6-$15

FAVORITE FOOD: Mongolian Barbecue; Crab Mayonnaise, General Tso Chicken, Crab Rangoon Wontons, Honey Chicken, Seafood Bun

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Sesame Chicken, Egg Foo Yong

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: The China Wok doesn't have any mediocre food!

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Delicious food, clean restaurant, and friendly, attentive service; Other Asians dine there—always a good sign.

SPECIALS: Tailgating specials (call); 10% discount for students, faculty, firemen, police, and seniors >62 with ID.

APPEARANCE: Neat and clean

SERVER: Nova and Cindy

SERVICE: Excellent—warm and friendly

UNIQUE FEATURES: Delicious Mongolian Barbecue—the only one in the area; though they specialize in the Chinese buffet, they also have an extensive menu from which you can order. They have buffet or menu take-out & have tailgating specials.

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: This is DEElicious. There is no other Chinese food to compare in north Louisiana. . . and we've tried them all! We WILL be back! Here is their latest food service inspection inspection: Louisiana OPH - Retail Food Program - Establishment Detail

Monday, May 02, 2005

RESTAURANT: Daylight Donuts, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: Daylight Donuts, 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. except Monday

LOCATION: Hwy 33 north of Ruston, LA 71270

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-2-05

PRICE RANGE: Low

FAVORITE FOOD: Glazed and Chocolate glazed donuts

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Jalapeno sausage roll

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: N/A

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: N/A

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Sunday, May 01, 2005

RESTAURANT: Hong Kong Buffet, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: Hong Kong Buffet, Ruston, LA

LOCATION: 703 W. California Ave., Ruston, LA 71270; 318-251-9288

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-1-05

PRICE RANGE: Sunday Buffet = $6.80; Drinks = $1.37

FAVORITE FOOD: Coconut Chicken

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Shrimp in Lobster Sauce

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: Most dishes were inadequately seasoned and seemed stale. All the desserts were mediocre except the canned fruit; Hot and sour soup was hot and tasteless; Egg drop soup was full of yellow grease (?chicken fat).

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Waitress was very polite.

SPECIALS: N/A

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: None

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: None requested

COMMENTS: They said there has been a recent change in ownership and management. We were not surprized to find there were no Asians dining here. We much prefer the China Wok Restaurant and Mongolian Barbecue 3 blocks east at the intersection of California and Vienna.

RESTAURANT: JR's Place Restaurant, Simsboro, LA

RESTAURANT: JR's Place Restaurant; Thu/Fri—5-9, Sat—11 AM-9 PM

LOCATION: 2721 Martha Street; Simsboro, LA 71275; 318-247-6007

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 4-30-05

PRICE RANGE: $4-$18

FAVORITE FOOD: Barbecued ribs and JR's trademarked potato salad; Cherry Cobbler

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Wonderful crawfish, shrimp, and steaks

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: JR's Place doesn't have any mediocre food.

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Crawfish, barbecue, and steaks; Warm family atmosphere with excellent service. SPECIALS: Vary by the week. Call for the current ones.

APPEARANCE: Neat and clean

SERVER: Melane

SERVICE: Excellent, warm and attentive

UNIQUE FEATURES: Consistently delicious food and excellent service.

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: (See their site www.JRsPlace.biz)

COMMENTS: They have some of the best barbecued pork ribs anywhere! They have a great catering trailer for off-site service.

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