BY GERALD E. MCLEOD

The area should not be overlooked as a culinary destination. For Southern fare try Port-au-Prince Restaurant overlooking Cross Lake, Parish Taceaux’s more modern menu, or Fertitta’s Delicatessen for a great muffaletta.

King cakes are king during Mardi Gras and Lilah’s Bakery in Shreveport has almost two dozen flavors.

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