Check out all of the events you can go to during Shreveport-Bossier 318 Restaurant Week

Meredith G. White, Shreveport Times
·6 min read

The annual 318 Restaurant Week is returning to Shreveport-Bossier May 7 - 13 and in addition to the special deals you can get, there are also some special events you won't want to miss.

This seven-day festival focuses on spotlighting locally owned eateries in the SBC and is organized by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. This year, owner of Lagniappe P.R.I.M.E., LLC Emerie Eck Holtzclaw has been selected as the event coordinator.

While some participating restaurants in Caddo and Bossier Parishes will offer $10 breakfast or lunch options or a $20 dinner special, some restaurants will host special events as well.

Chef Andrew Randall serves a four-course meal on the rooftop patio at Haze on Texas as part of 318 Restaurant Week.
Chef Andrew Randall serves a four-course meal on the rooftop patio at Haze on Texas as part of 318 Restaurant Week.

  • Sunday, May 7 - Second Line Sunday Brunch at Orlandeaux's Cafe

    • Kick off the week with a special brunch buffet filled with your favorites like shrimp and grits, chicken and beignets, smoked sausage, hash browns and more. The Shreveport Second Line Brass Band will parade through with guests and the first 250 guests will receive a souvenir handkerchief to parade with the second line. The buffet and bottomless mimosas will be $25 at the door.

  • Monday, May 8 - Pour on the Pairings at We Olive & Wine Bar

    • Experience the journey of sensory pairing where you will enjoy six courses paired with olive oil and wine. Each pairing will be guided by culinary dietician Shelly Marie Redmond and wine connoisseurs. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $85 and can be purchased by calling 318-562-3617.

  • Tuesday, May 9 - Mind, Body and Spirit Experience at The Peace of Mind Center

    • Come uncover the mysteries of the body, mind and spirit by floating away in a sound bath and an engaging service experience with Peace of Mind Center healers and practitioners. Choose from an Astrology reading, Angel reading, Chakra scan or Energy scan and receive a Cann Care consultation from Dr. Jaya McSharma all before a four-course Chakra-themed dinner by Chef Jessica Comegys is served. There are two time slots for this event, tickets are $150 and can be purchased at the Glow Alchemy Kitchen website.

  • Tuesday, May 9 - Sportsman's Paradise Shindig at Chef's Table by BeauxJax

    • Guests will enjoy stations of food from the area and that come from the land, water and air, locally made beers and live music by Jimmy Wooten. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., tickets are $65 and only 100 are available. Visit the Sportsman's Paradise Mixer Eventbrite page to purchase tickets.

Chef Andrew Randall serves a four-course meal on the rooftop patio at Haze on Texas as part of 318 Restaurant Week.
Chef Andrew Randall serves a four-course meal on the rooftop patio at Haze on Texas as part of 318 Restaurant Week.

  • Wednesday, May 10 - Biscuits and Brews at The Seventh Tap

    • The Seventh Tap and Shreveport Biscuit Company are teaming up to give the community a biscuit and beer pairing experience. There will be four courses that showcase uniquely flavored biscuits alongside craft beer made by the Seventh Tap brewmasters. The event will begin at 6 p.m., tickets are $60 and there will only be 40 seats available. Visit The Seventh Tap website to purchase tickets.

  • Thursday, May 11 - Bring the Heat at Looosiana Seafood Market

    • Come out for a four-course experience that is made for people who love a little spice. Chef Blake Jackson, his team, Drake Catering and Whis Dessert Bar are coming together to kick it up a notch with pepper-infused foods. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $55 each and there will only be 55 seats available. Tickets can be purchased at the Bring the Heat Eventbrite page.

  • Friday, May 12 - Foodie Fanatics Secret Menu Dining Experience at MS KICK

    • Join food enthusiast and creator of So Goody Good Chef Chris on a journey of flavor and creativity with his secret menu. Guests will enjoy three different entrees and a dessert designed to awaken your senses and explore unconventional flavors across different cultures. The event will begin at 6 p.m., tickets are $45 and can be purchased at the So Goody Good website.

  • Friday, May 12 - Ernest's Club Room Experience at Ernest's Orleans Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

    • Come indulge in Ernest's Club Room Experience which will feature many of the restaurant's specialty dishes. This event begins at 5 p.m., tickets are $40 and there will only be 100 seats available. Reservations must be made by calling 318-226-1325.

  • Friday, May 12 - Dining in the Sky at the Petroleum Club

    • Enjoy the Shreveport skyline while dining in the sky at the Petroleum Club with a menu prepared by Executive Chef Wesley Douglas. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at the Dining in the Sky Eventbrite page. This event begins at 6:30 p.m.

318 Restaurant Week
318 Restaurant Week

  • Friday, May 13 - A Mexico, con Amor "To Mexico, with Love" at Fatty Arbuckles

    • Join the Ortiz wives Nicole and Sam got a one-of-a-kind journey to Mexico through food and drink. Enjoy a special dinner with each course being paired with brand-new Fatty Arbuckles cocktails that hail from our Latin neighbors. There are several ticket options for dinner only, dinner and drinks or drinks a la carte. There are only 55 seats available for this event. The event begins at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the Fatty Arbuckles website.

  • Saturday, May 13 - Champagne and Oyster Brunch at Fatty Arbuckles

    • Join Chef Niema and the crew at Fatty Arbuckles for a brunch featuring champagne and oysters. The $35 ticket includes bottomless mimosas, oysters and a breakfast buffet consisting of biscuits, plantains, glazed elderberry bacon, Caribbean cabbage, couscous fried rice, jerk chicken sliders and shrimp and grits. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and tickets can be purchased at the Fatty Arbuckles website.

  • Saturday, May 13 - Vegans on the Run Presents Mommy and Me Cooking Class at MS KICK

    • To celebrate Mother's Day, the Vegans on the Run team invites you to experience a Mommy and Me Cooking Class from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at MS KICK. Children must be ages 8 and up to participate. Tickets are $100 and only 10 tickets will be available for this event. Visit the Vegans on the Run website to purchase tickets.

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"318 Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity for the Shreveport-Bossier community to support local restaurants while enjoying wonderful and unique dining experiences," said Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau President Stacy Brown. "We are two cities offering a taste of authenticity that you truly cannot experience anywhere else. We've seen restaurants participate in this event year after year because it helps bring new customers through their doors and attention to our incredible cuisine."

Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.

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