510799 Fri Apr 18 18:27:06 -0700 2008 5 5 Texas 0 3608955 Annual Jazz Fest trip is coming up next week. Do any of you know of a must-stop-at home cookin' type of place we could visit on the Dallas-Shreveport-Baton Rouge-New Orleans route? We found a funky pink diner last year and would like to add another place to our memories. Thanks. Fri Apr 18 18:27:06 -0700 2008 125806 julesdfw 1 3609066 On the way down or coming back from New Orleans, stop off in Natchitoches, LA-it is a beautiful town-the oldest settlement in Louisiana, also it it the picturesque small town where "Steel Magnolias" was filmed. In the downtown historic district, overlooking the Cane River, there is an amazing Creole/Cajun place called "The Landing"-it is a must stop-lovely decor and atmosphere, brilliant food. http://www.thelandingrestaurantandbar.com/ Hope You Have A Great Time In "The Big Easy"-Have a Fun & Safe Trip :) Fri Apr 18 19:20:22 -0700 2008 3608955 182204 shannydiva 1 3621289 Stop in my home town of Marshall, Texas and eat at Neely's Brown Pig. The restaurant has been in business for around 70 or 80 years. Order a Brown Pig. It's a pulled pork type BBQ sandwich with some sauce. A local specialty that is quite good. French fries are pretty good too. And the only restaurant in town where you can get a big glass of buttermilk. And they serve it in a frosted glass. Nothing better than a two Brown Pigs, an order of fries, and a large buttermilk for lunch!! (I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.) Neel's Brown Pig 1404 E Grand Ave Marshall, TX 75670 (903) 935-9040 A second choice here in Marshall is the P & J Lunchroom. It's a small five table, family run lunchroom that is only open for lunch Monday - Friday. Very, very good home cooking/soul food. Meat and two vegtables for $6 or 7. Owner Jacky Franklin cooks it all fresh everyday. I eat there about three days a week. Tell him I sent you. P & J Lunchroom 506 E Travis St Marshall, TX (903) 927-2553 Tue Apr 22 23:24:38 -0700 2008 3608955 15420 Mike C. Miller 1 3622122 The original Mulates in Breaux Bridge. There are also some great spots for boudin when you pass through the Atchafalaya Basin. Wed Apr 23 08:59:31 -0700 2008 3608955 177658 kingofkings 1 3622302 hah I'm driving down to Baton Rouge myself this weekend. Unfortunately I have a weigh-in when I get there! No holds barred on the trip back though, hopefully I get a chance to stop in one of these places! Wed Apr 23 09:52:51 -0700 2008 3608955 71935 luniz 1 3624137 Johnny Cace's Steak and Seafood in Longview is an institution. http://www.johnnycaces.com/ Wed Apr 23 17:38:20 -0700 2008 3608955 159391 BluffViewChound