Restaurants & Retail

Walk-On’s launches national NIL program for walk-on athletes

Baton Rouge-based Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux today announced it is launching a new "Walk-On of the Week" program that will award name, image and likeness deals to walk-on collegiate athletes across the country.

Restaurants helping one another deal with supply chain shortages 

Restaurants in New Roads, just north of Baton Rouge, are getting around the shortages,...

Business Lunch: Boru Ramen

Wanting to bring Tokyo authenticity to Baton Rouge, Patrick Wong opened Boru Ramen in Mid City's Electric Depot.

Restaurant association’s Stan Harris urges vaccinations as industry works to boost diner confidence

Restaurants have seen business improve since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted and vaccines became available, though building guest confidence remains a challenge, Louisiana Restaurant Association President and CEO Stan Harris says.

New Mid City shop combines art, clothes and salon treatments

Mid City’s latest gem opened on Government Street last month: Mid City Mercantile, an...

Baton Rouge hospitality and tourism questions remain

Whether hospitality and tourism in the downtown area will increase remains a question, with events scheduled to return but COVID-19 cases rising.
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David Facey creates nonprofit with goal to make Baton Rouge nightlife safer

David Facey, co-owner of Dead Poet and CEO of SellSwipe, has created the Baton Rouge Nightlife Federation, a nonprofit aiming to elevate Baton Rouge’s bars and clubs and make them safer.

Mobility is key for these Baton Rouge area boutiques

Baton Rouge’s food truck culture has evolved consistently over the past decade. Now, other...

Thaihey Thaifood leaving Baton Rouge for New Orleans

Thaihey Thaifood is closing its Lee Drive restaurant next week ahead of a planned move to New Orleans. 

Fourth COVID surge taking toll on local restaurants, hospitality industry

The restaurant and hospitality industry is starting to feel the effects of the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.