Cory Bahr Awarded Restaurateur of the Year at the Annual Louey Awards
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 20, 2023
CVB Contact: Alana Cooper
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: acooper@monroe-westmonroe.org
Cory Bahr Awarded Restaurateur of the Year at the Annual Louey Awards
New Orleans, LA – During the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) Annual Meeting on January 19th, Cory Bahr was honored with the Restaurateur of the Year Louey Award.
Cory is the owner & founder of Parish Restaurant, Standard Coffee, and Heritage Catering in Monroe, LA. He has been recognized for his culinary talents nationally and serves as a culinary ambassador for the state.
“Being recognized as Restauranteur of the Year is an immense honor that I share with my family, team, and community. I consider myself fortunate to live in Monroe and have the support of our communities. This is not just a win for me, but also a win for Northeast Louisiana,” said Cory Bahr.
The Louey awards are hosted by LTA each year to showcase individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Louisiana Tourism Industry. The Restaurateur of the Year award is presented each year to a chef in Louisiana who understands the importance of the tourism industry and the importance of marketing their services to visitors.
“We are so fortunate to have Cory in our community. He has made significant contributions to the tourism industry and ensures visitors have a great experience. We are grateful to have his talent in our area,” said Alana Cooper, Discover Monroe-West Monroe President/CEO.
To learn more about the Louey Awards, click here. For more information contact Alana Cooper at 318.387.5691 or acooper@monroe-westmonroe.org.
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Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings, and sporting events creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org.