Real Estate

A new restaurant is planned for Government Street

Baton Rouge’s Wong family, owners of Boru Ramen and Sweet Society, are looking to open a new restaurant on Government Street next to La Carreta Mid City.

A backyard native plant nursery is relocating near Florida Boulevard

A neighborhood plant nursery has outgrown its backyard roots and is planning to move to a larger space with more visibility and traffic. 

Temporary funding deal keeps National Flood Insurance Program running  

Real estate interests and insurance companies that administer National Flood Insurance Program policies are heaving a sigh of relief after Congress approved a last-minute deal to temporarily fund the federal government, keeping the NFIP in business—but only until Nov. 17.

Entrepreneur Mo Vij faces lawsuit alleging trademark infringement

A company associated with Baton Rouge tech entrepreneur and developer Mo Vij is facing a lawsuit from a Swiss business alleging trademark infringement. 

Metro councilman wants a public hearing over this controversial development

Councilman Rowdy Gaudet is seeking a public hearing to be held over a request to create an economic development district at Aztek Cove, a proposed development that has been embroiled in conflict for years. 

Zippy’s prepares major renovation to patio and outdoor dining space

Zippy’s Burritos, Tacos and More is currently undergoing a major renovation as the Perkins Road taqueria approaches its 22nd year in business. 

EBR set to announce ‘new funding opportunities’ for developers, contractors

East Baton Rouge’s Office of Community Development is set to announce “new funding opportunities” for developers, contractors and nonprofits to address housing quality and affordability, according to the agenda for today’s Metro Council meeting. 

New ramen restaurant coming to Corporate Boulevard

A new ramen restaurant is planning to open on Corporate Boulevard.  Restaurateur Hui Yang plans...

Developer seeks Metro Council approval for $35M economic development district

Developer Nitin Kamath is seeking to create an economic development district at Aztek Cove, his planned business complex along Highland Road near the Country Club of Louisiana

Roundup: Constitutional amendments / Amazon lawsuit / US home sales 

Explainer: The Louisiana Constitution should have been written in pencil rather than ink. Since...