To La Porte residents, Monument Inn is an upscale eatery that is known for hosting special occasions. From birthday parties to celebratory dinners, you’ll almost always find a large party feting an occasion at this longtime local favorite.

Monument Inn has been serving its delicious seafood to the community since 1974, and although the restaurant has changed a great deal since then, the quality of its food hasn’t. The menu includes all types of baked, blackened, grilled, and fried fish and seafood, but the fried shrimp and blue crab are two of the most popular dishes. For the little ones, Monument Inn offers a children’s menu filled with kid-friendly dishes. For of-age guests, Monument Inn offers access to a full bar with wine, beer, and cocktails.

Monument Inn is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Monument Inn
4406 Independence Parkway South
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 479-1521
www.monumentinn.com

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If you think that cereal is only meant for breakfast, you’re really missing out! There are many ways to crush, bake, and blend cereal into creative dishes that you would never expect. Check out these three unique recipes that use cereal as a main ingredient.

BBQ Pork Sticks [kelloggs.com]
By blending Kellogg’s Special K cereal with mesquite seasoning and barbecue sauce, you can create a crunchy, spicy coating for baked pork strips. Best of all, the low-calorie cereal is a much healthier alternative to the usual heavy breading.

Refrigerator S’mores Mini Cakes [bettycrocker.com]
The sweet combination of Golden Grahams and Cocoa Puffs cereals blends with marshmallows and chocolate chips to imitate the flavor of everyone’s favorite campfire treat. They also don’t require any baking, which makes this recipe even easier than most.

Apple Cinnamon Cheerios Pancakes [cheerios.com]
Skip the milk and spoon and eat cereal for breakfast in a new and exciting way. This recipe uses Apple Cinnamon Cheerios to make fluffy pancakes that taste delicious when topped with maple syrup.

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We wish you and your loved ones all a very happy and safe holiday season.