RESTAURANT: McAlister's Deli, West Monroe, LA

RESTAURANT: McAlister's Deli, 313-387-2345 (call for hours)

LOCATION: 198 Thomas Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-20-06

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Muffuleta

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Fruit cup

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: N/A

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: Kristen E.

SERVICE: Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: Good food, we'll be back. Clean restrooms.

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RESTAURANT: Sonic Drive-In, W. California, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: Sonic Drive-In, 318-255-6295 (call for hours)

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

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-19, 20-06

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Unsweetened Rasberry Iced Tea, Unsweetened Peach Iced Tea

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Sausage, egg, & cheese Toaster; Diet Cherry-Limeade; Lemon-Berry Slush—this one had a lot of the frozen strawberries—Gooood!

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: The diet drink had very little of the artificial sweetner flavor. Good food, we'll be back.

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CLOSED RESTAURANT: R. J. Gator's Sea Grille & Bar, Monroe, LA

THIS RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED.

RESTAURANT: R. J. Gator's Sea Grille & Bar, (call for hours)

LOCATION: 1119 Gator Road, Monroe, LA 71201(Across the street from Pecanland Mall)

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-19-06 (dinner)

PRICE RANGE: Approximately $9 per lunch entrée.

FAVORITE FOOD: Crunchy Grouper sandwich

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Lite catch tuna; alligator gumbo

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: The overall pleasant experience

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones.

APPEARANCE: Clean. Clean, well-stocked restrooms, South Florida theme.

SERVER: Nikki M.

SERVICE: Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: Alligator

COMMENTS: R. J. Gator’s has its act together.

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RESTAURANT: Maggiemoo's Ice Cream Treatery #18-205, West Monroe, LA

RESTAURANT: Maggiemoo's Ice Cream Treatery #18-205, 318-651-7768

LOCATION: 205 Blanchard, West Monroe, LA 71291

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-18-06

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Escapeescape

OTHER GREAT FOODS:

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Hand mixed add-ins

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: Good ice cream, we'll be back.

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RESTAURANT: Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant, West Monroe, LA 71291

RESTAURANT: Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant, 318-410-4343 (call for hours)

LOCATION: 203 Blanchard St, West Monroe, LA 71291

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-18--06

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken al Carbon

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Steak fajitas

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: Good food, we'll be back.

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RESTAURANT: Cracker Barrel Store #278, West Monroe, LA

RESTAURANT: Cracker Barrel Store #278

LOCATION: Constitution Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 5-17-06

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

FAVORITE FOOD: Strawberry pancakes

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Old Timer's Breakfast, Country Morning Breakfast

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: N/A

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: N/A

SPECIALS: Vary—call for current ones

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVER: Robyn S.

SERVICE: Very good

UNIQUE FEATURES: N/A

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: Good food and clean restrooms, we'll be back.

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