Tiana Kennell

tiana.kennell@shreveporttimes.com

The Village Grille, a historic Shreveport restaurant, closed for business earlier this week.

Joey Cush, owner, confirmed the dining venue at 1313 Louisiana Ave. has closed.

The popular dining room was known for its steaks, seafood and cocktails and for its retro decor and ambiance.

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Academy Award winner Bill Joyce previously told The Times he enjoyed going to the Village Grille around 5:30 p.m. to sit on the corner of the bar.

"I love the old-school 1950s ambiance," he said. "I have a glass of wine, a cup of coffee and an ice water.” (Also famous for its “Snow Bears.")

Read more about The Village Grille here: Village Grille has the classics and a little more

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