The Salad Shop, located in the Acadian-Perkins Plaza, has been bought by The Green House Salad Co., a similar build-your-own salad eatery. The Salad...
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Local Gem: Basel’s Market Food Truck brings delicious sandwiches, pot pies
If you haven’t spent much time in the Bocage area, there might be an obsession that has flown under your radar: Calvin’s Market chicken salad. If you’ve ever met one a Calvin’s Market chicken salad fan, you’ll...
Goodbird opens Baton Rouge location, serves healthy rotisserie chicken dishes
Goodbird, a chicken sandwich-focused shop, recently opened its doors on Chimes Street on Jan. 10 and has a menu comprised mostly of simple but satisfying sandwiches made with rotisserie chicken. The difference between...
Keep up your New Years Resolutions with these healthy dishes at your favorite spots
The start of a new year is often a time to undo a lot of the damage the holidays does to our waistlines and our arteries. The hardest part about eating out is making healthier choices when our go-tos aren’t ideal. Fret...
Jan 2, 2020
Dine downtown this New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is often a night for getting fancy, going out and celebrating with friends. The biggest celebration in the city is downtown, so dining reservations book up fast. A few nice, delicious spots still...
Dec 30, 2019
Baton Rouge’s newest sports-themed brewery is now open
Rally Cap Brewing Company opened their doors this past Saturday. Like their branding implies, the brewery is baseball themed, with details ranging from the names of their brews down to the fun faux baseball stitching...
Dec 19, 2019
A sip above the rest: SIP 225 offers a self-serve mobile tap trailer
SIP 225 was designed and created to help put your weddings, office parties and birthday parties a sip above the rest. Shauna Allison came up with the idea for the traveling bar taps while traveling in California. She...
Dec 18, 2019
Baton Rouge food experiences that make great gifts
Everyone has someone on their list who has everything. For those folks—or just for the food lovers on your list—try an experience instead. There are quite a few food-related experiences in Baton Rouge that cover a wide...
Dec 12, 2019
2019 Holiday Cocktail Competition judges talk competition, best cocktails and holiday drinks
As the 2019 Holiday Cocktail Competition quickly approaches, the holidays follow shortly behind it. This year’s HCC judges panel is comprised of highly skilled U.S. Bartenders Guild members from across the nation...
Dec 12, 2019
Empanola is now open for lunch in White Star Market, here are our favorites
White Star Market’s newest stall is serving up some scrumptious empanadas, and we couldn’t be more excited. Empanadas are little sandwich pockets, available in a variety of fillings. The menu rotates, so you won’t...
Dec 10, 2019
Here’s what you can expect from the menu at Modesto Tacos Tequila Whiskey, opening early 2020
The owner of Izzo’s, Lit and Rocca has been popping up at Rocca over the last few weeks to give Baton Rouge a sneak peak of their new concept, Modesto Tacos Tequila Whiskey. Modesto serves up chips, dips, tacos and...
Dec 5, 2019
VooDoo BBQ & Grill closes Nicholson Drive location
VooDoo BBQ announced in a Facebook post earlier today the Nicholson Dr. location near LSU will be permanently closed. photo source: VooDoo BBQ & Grill The statement reads: “The VooDoo BBQ at LSU near...
Dec 2, 2019
MJ’s Cafe officially opens next week and these are our recommendations
MJ’s Cafe, the first to Baton Rouge’s plant-based scene, has relocated into an airy, bright new space at 5162 Government Street, formerly occupied by Tiger Deauxnuts. Anyone who frequented Tiger Deauxnuts (may the...
Nov 27, 2019
Mr. Ronnie’s and Mellow Mushroom close Baton Rouge locations
Mondays are already hard, and the closure announcements of two of Baton Rouge’s favorite businesses made it that much worse. Both businesses announced around Monday that they were closing their doors after years...
Nov 27, 2019
Make your Thanksgiving less stressful with these flavor shortcuts from Red Stick Spice Co.
Holiday parties and dinners can be impressive and overwhelming, but they can be a little more manageable with a little help from our lovely local spice shop. Turkey – The best way to get a moist, flavorful turkey...
Nov 21, 2019
What’s new at this year’s White Light Night
White Light Night is the best night of the year to explore Government Street and all it has to offer, and this year the event is this Friday, Nov. 22 at 6 pm. Businesses along the street will open their doors to host...
Nov 21, 2019
Take your cold weather meals to a new level with these warm menu items
I didn’t make it past 9 am on the first cold week of the season before someone asked me where to get some interesting soups. There’s nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day, but getting the...
Nov 20, 2019
Take a peek inside BLDG5, opening Monday
BLDG5, located under the Perkins Overpass on Kalurah St., opens on Monday, Nov. 18. The first thing that will shock you is what an outstanding job they’ve done with the space. It’s a space you’ve seen, but haven’t...
Nov 14, 2019
Take your cold weather meals to a new level with these warm menu items
I didn’t make it past 9 am on the first cold week of the season before someone asked me where to get some interesting soups. There’s nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day, but getting the...
Nov 13, 2019
Bonded over bourbon: Meet the Bourbon Society of Baton Rouge
David Steele and Jacob Dawson co-founded the Bourbon Society of Baton Rouge over four years ago as a way to unite the Baton Rouge community over a shared love of—you guessed it—bourbon. Steele says he has always enjoyed...
Nov 11, 2019
Go-to local restaurants for any of your Sunday night needs
There are a lot of great reasons to dine out on a Sunday night, which begs the question – why are so many restaurants closed? We’ve all Sunday Funday’d ourselves into a serious hunger, found ourselves needing to...
Nov 7, 2019
Pelican to Mars aims to open on Government St. soon
Pelican to Mars is a pet-friendly, space age themed, neighborhood bar opening soon on Government Street. photo source: Pelican to Mars Baton Rouge natives and brothers Lance and Scott Paddock are no strangers to the bar...
Nov 5, 2019
City Roots Coffee Bar opens in Electric Depot
On Tuesday, City Roots Coffee Bar became the second vendor to open in Electric Depot, the revitalization of an old Entergy site on Government at 15th. It’s the first vendor to open outside of Red Stick Social, the...
Oct 31, 2019
The pasta-bilities are endless at recently-opened Too Saucy Pasta Bar
At Too Saucy Pasta Bar, the pastabilities are endless! Too Saucy is a quick-service style restaurant centered around the popular “build your own” type restaurants. Joseph Hansen is the owner of Too Saucy Pasta Bar. He...
Oct 30, 2019
Fresh Junkie provides healthy meals for people on the go
Fresh Junkie will make your lunch while you pick up your breakfast. The day I popped into Fresh Junkies, I had a busy day ahead of me: work at my job from 8-5, followed by a meeting and then writing an article. This...
Oct 29, 2019
Maru Bread Co. brings homemade, artisan bread to local pop ups
Breaking bread is a tale as old as time, and Moeko Glynn is bringing homemade, artisan bread to the Baton Rouge area. Moeko Glynn moved to Baton Rouge in 2011 with her husband who was native to the area, and after...
Oct 24, 2019
We tried one of Eliza’s 3-course, chef-curated weekly dinners
In addition to Eliza’s very well done permanent list of Louisiana classics, they also offer a 3 course, chef-curated dinner every week. It’s a way for the chefs to step out of the box, get their creative juices flowing...
Oct 23, 2019
Go beyond donuts at District Donuts with these delicious menu items
District Donuts opened in Baton Rouge in 2017, and patrons of the New Orleans-based donut shop flocked in for the sweet treats. When you see their gorgeous, out-of-the-box donuts in the display case, it’s really hard to...
Oct 23, 2019
Three Roll Estate products will be in your favorite restaurants soon
Cane Land Distilling Company is no more, but customers can still find its products in new packaging. The distillery rebranded in January due to an issue with an international trademark, but Cane Land lovers can...
Oct 16, 2019
Mid City Beer Garden releases new brunch menu
Sometimes you have brunch with a side of drinks, and sometimes you have drinks with a side of brunch. Mid City Beer Garden rolled out their brunch menu this weekend, and it has all your salty, carby favorites. The...
Oct 16, 2019
Ascension’s first brewery, Gilla Brewing, will open on October 26
Gilla Brewing Company stole our hearts and our taste buds at Zapp’s this year, and the much anticipated first Ascension Parish brewery will open its doors October 26. The crew at Gilla has over 40 years of home-brewing...
Oct 15, 2019
These local spots are nailing the veggie burger
Whether you are vegetarian, doing a meatless Monday, trying to watch that cholesterol count or just trying to lower your meat intake, a veggie burger can be a real treat and wildly satisfying when it’s done right (but...
Oct 13, 2019
Soon you can grab both lunch and dinner at Perkins overpass’ newest eatery BLDG5
With the sound of music playing from a renovated metal shed on Kalurah Street, the Perkins Road overpass area will soon host a new marketplace and eatery concept after nearly three years of planning and development...
Oct 10, 2019
We tried Cannatella’s hot sandwiches — here’s what we think
There’s no lunch more satisfying that a crispy, cheesy, meaty sandwich, and Cannatella’s has 4 perfect ones to choose from. We sampled Cannatella’s muffuletta when they opened and were thrilled to discover...
Oct 7, 2019
Playa Bowls now open – here’s what you can expect
Playa Bowls is now open in Baton Rouge, offering you nutrient-rich grub in a rad environment. Walking into Playa Bowls doesn’t feel like walking into a white-walled juicery – it feels exciting and fun! They...
Oct 2, 2019
Honey Dew Sips and Savory brings new coffee concept to Baton Rouge
We’ve all heard of coffee trucks, but have you heard of a coffee camper? If you’ve been to the Mid City Makers Market or Perkins Rowe’s Food Truck Round-Up recently, you might have spotted Mazi, a mobile camper...
Oct 2, 2019
Skip the pumpkin spice latte and try these bites instead
It’s the first week of October, and you know what that means: pumpkin spice. There’s plenty of pumpkin spice lattes to go around — this deemed-basic flavor fad is a seasonal reoccurrence most coffee shops tend to follow...
Oct 2, 2019
The Revelry bar to open second location in space previously-occupied by Barcadia
After six years in Ruston, Louisiana, The Revelry is expanding to Baton Rouge, occupying the space previously held by Barcadia on Highland Road. In 2013, LSU alumni and co-owners Chris Harsch, Alex Eddy and Rob Owens...
Sep 30, 2019
Chow Yum Phat opens overpass location, our recommendations
Jordan Ramirez, co-owner of Chow Yum Phat and Yuzu in White Star Market, opened a new concept on Tuesday, Sept. 25 on Hollydale Road near the Perkins Overpass, in the space formerly occupied by City Pork. Chow Yum Phat...
Sep 25, 2019
Local brunch items you need to try
Deciding on the perfect brunch spot can be difficult when there are so many great options, so we compiled a list of our favorite meals from the best brunch spots in Baton Rouge. Try one of our favorites this Sunday. The...
Sep 25, 2019
Abita’s new guilt-free craft beer debuts this week
Abita Brewing Company is ever-evolving with beer drinkers! The Louisiana-based company will release its newest year-round creation this week, Hop 99 — a light IPA containing 99 calories and 2.7 carbohydrates. View...
Sep 18, 2019
A second Hot Tails location is coming to Prairieville
Fans of Hot Tails in New Roads, rejoice! Although Baton Rouge has yet to receive the gift of a Hot Tails restaurant, a second location is coming to Prairieville. Anyone who never made the trek to New Roads to try Hot...
Sep 18, 2019
Provisions on Perkins owner set to open The Vintage downtown
One of New Orleans’ favorites is coming to Baton Rouge. Paul McGoey, CEO of OnePack Hospitality Group and owner of Provisions on Perkins, is set to open a second location of The Vintage late this fall in the...
Sep 16, 2019
