Last fall (October), when I returned to LTU, I was shocked to see that Starbucks has invaded the bucolic hamlet of Ruston. When I was there in the mid to late 70's, it was Pete's (I think) Donut Shop right off the campus if you wanted a pastry or a cup of coffee. Anyway, much has changed since that time.
Griff's is still there, though I didn't take the time to sample their entrees. However, I noticed that Pioneer Pizza, one of my favorite haunts, is no longer in existence, and all the major fast food joints now dominate the landscape, including the Tonk.
Does anyone know if the Blue Light Cafe is still in existence? The first time I ever had salt-water cornbread was there, and it was worth the trip, just to eat that, if nothing else. There was also a place called Bee's.
There were some great restaurants and cafes around during the 70's, and it's sad there no longer there.