A Taste of Houston at The Noble Savage: Black Restaurant Week Highlights

The Noble Savage in Downtown Shreveport is constantly showing off, case in point, their viral pasta dish, and Thursday night was no exception. If you still think of The Noble Savage as just a downtown bar, it’s officially time to think again.

Chef Jasmine J'nea Cherry has been making major waves across Shreveport’s culinary scene, competing and creating a splash in our famous Food Prize. But for Black Restaurant Week, Chef Cherry took our taste buds on a road trip straight down I-49 to her hometown with a one-night-only dining event: A Taste of Houston.

The dining room at The Noble Savage filled up fast for this special elevated experience, which featured a four-course menu inspired by Chef Cherry’s Houston roots paired seamlessly with a touch of Louisiana flair. Tickets were set at $60 per person, and if you’ve ever attended a seated, multi-course dinner around Shreveport, you already know that is an absolute steal for a menu of this caliber.

Every single plate that hit the table was a masterpiece:

Course 1 The Bayou: A rich, coastal opening featuring tender smoked shrimp and sweet smoked blue crab.

Course 2 The Heights: The ultimate crowd-pleaser! Chef Cherry served beautifully cooked redfish over a creamy risotto, topped with crispy collard greens that took the entire dish over the edge.

Course 3 EaDo: A hearty, soul-satisfying plate featuring velvety poblano mashed potatoes, creamed corn, black beans, and a melt-in-your-mouth coffee-rubbed short rib smothered in an ancho chile demi-glace.

Course 4 Houston After Dark: A decadent bourbon peach tres leches dessert that was pure heaven in every single bite.

There is nothing better than watching local culinary talent show off their skills, and we love the creative space The Noble Savage has built for our food community.

If you’ve been wanting to dive into some incredible local cooking, you don’t have to wait for the next pop-up announcement. You can drop into The Noble Savage at 417 Texas Street in Downtown Shreveport to experience their incredible regular menu for yourself!