Famous Performances in Monroe/West Monroe

Yes, I am on a kick researching what big name stars came here to perform! I have given you a list from the local school gymnasiums/auditoriums. This is a list from the local bars/nightclubs. Again, let me stress, this is not a comprehensive list! I just typed in the names of major sites in newspapers.com … Continue reading Famous Performances in Monroe/West Monroe →

Corn Dogs Come to Monroe!

Did you know the Rendezvous Restaurant (now Catfish Cabin) was the first area eatery to offer corn dogs back in October 26, 1940? Yep! 80 Years ago today! While trying to figure out when the Rendezvous was established, I found this little gem in the News-Star! If you wanna know, the grand opening was December … Continue reading Corn Dogs Come to Monroe! →

The Rendezvous Restaurant Menu

These came into the library by mail Tuesday and I just had to share! They were added to the Digital Database here: https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-orv%3A89 and here: https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-orv%3A88. I apologize for the photo quality below. I took photos with my phone as I went through them. There were three menus from the Rendezvous a couple of them … Continue reading The Rendezvous Restaurant Menu →

The Rendezvous Restaurant

This old postcard shows the Rendezvous Restaurant inside and out. It was located at 1400 Louisville Avenue. Most people know it today as Catfish Cabin!