Comments on: louisiana’s twin cities guide: monroe and west monroe

By: vado retro

vado retro — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:14:02 +0000

After living in Boston, Albuquerque, Chicago and Indianapolis, I am now in Monroe. Or Funroe as it is often called. We live in the Garden District in a 90 year old bungalow just down the street form the Biedenharn. I love the house and the neighborhood. Thanks to the art and architecture departmenat at University of Louisiana at Monroe and at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, I ‘ve met some fantastic artists since I’ve been here. Monroe’s downtown is gradually getting back on its feet and we have an artscrawl every other month. I would also recommend Woodstock Furniture Revival and Material Things in Monroe for furniture and accessories. Also, if you need a vinyl fix, hit the Pop Shop.

By: Kerry Regan

Kerry Regan — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:14:50 +0000

When I was in high school I worked at the Warehouse No.1 Restaurant. We use to sneak hushpuppies and catfish bites into the hostess stand. The food is amazing but the atmosphere is what sets it apart. It is in an old converted warehouse overlooking the Ouachita river. The address is 1 Olive Street which makes me think it was probably one of the first structures or properties to be given an address in that vicinity of the river. Go there and eat the hushpuppies and the bread pudding. It is definately a treat.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:23:51 +0000

Thanks for such a lovely article! Inspires pride :)

By: Emilie R.

Emilie R. — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:52:43 +0000

So glad to see my area getting recognition! The Biedenharn/Coca Cola Museum also has a great gift shop. Thanks for the great post.

By: diane jordan

diane jordan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:26:28 +0000

Material Things is a very unique shop. If you are in search of a special look or in search of out of the ordinary this is where to look …and if they don’t have it on-hand Joyce and Peggy will search to find what will please you.

By: Wendy Lively

Wendy Lively — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:34:49 +0000

What a lovely website and blog…so thankful my coworker introduced me to Design-Sponge!! I am especially happy to see such a neat piece about my hometown of Monroe. You depicted the quaint town well and Maria it was a great place to grow up wasn’t it, ironically we lived just a few houses apart from each other.