Fertitta's is an Italian-style delicatessen in Shreveport, Louisiana that has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been feeding hungry locals for over 50 years. Sam Fertitta, a second-generation Italian, opened it as a grocery store with a deli counter and it has been family-run ever since. His daughter now runs it. The item that made … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Fertitta’s Delicatessen
Small Town Saturday: Hernando, MS
Hernando, named for explorer Hernando De Soto who discovered the Mississippi River, is a town of 14,000 in Mississippi. The town includes a number of shops and restaurants, set around the square, where the De Soto County Courthouse is located. Writer John Grisham worked here as a young lawyer and it was his experiences here that inspired him to write A Time to Kill. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Hernando, MS
Film Friday: The Longest Ride
A professional bull rider falls hard for a college student going after her dream of taking of the art world of New York City. Their story is intertwined with the love story of another couple decades before. Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood and Alan Alda star in The Longest Ride, based on the Nicholas Sparks book. Filmed In: Caswell Beach, Jacksonville, and Winston-Salem, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Longest Ride
Visiting the Gateway to the Blues Museum in Tunica
The Gateway to the Blues Museum opened in February 2015 in Tunica, Mississippi along the Mississippi Blues Trail. It serves as a true gateway to the blues trail, which starts in Memphis and runs through Clarksdale and onward to Vicksburg. Located next to the Tunica visitor's center, the museum was years in the making, made possible with the support of local … [Read more...] about Visiting the Gateway to the Blues Museum in Tunica
Visiting the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana State Museum system has nine museums throughout the state, but the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge is the crown jewel. It's the ideal place to start your trip before exploring Louisiana further, as it features exhibits on the most notable towns, types of food, music, and festivals. This post contains affiliate links. Exhibits at the Capitol Park … [Read more...] about Visiting the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge