At the end of the day, what matters to Smiley is the experience that Catahoula’s has carefully curated for their guests. There is an unmistakable pride of place that permeates the bayou; add Louisiana food staples to the mix and a deck which is magnificent at night with its exposed wood ceiling and hanging Edison bulb string lights, and the result is an ode to culture and place, kind of like the tenacious breed that serves as namesake for Monroe’s new kickback spot.