Business Check out some of Baton Rouge’s newest restaurants and bars By Deanna B. Narveson - July 20, 2023 Pelican to Mars, a new pet-friendly arrival in Mid City. (Ariana Allison) FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint The dining and drinking scene continues to evolve in Baton Rouge with a number of notable openings that ought to be on your bucket list. Here’s a sampling of some of the new spots so far in 2023: Already an INSIDER? Sign in.