Restaurants & Retail

Restaurants, shops, and retailers across the Baton Rouge area — openings, closings, expansions, and the people behind them.

Meet the couple behind BLDG5 

Both born and raised in the South, BLDG 5 owners Misti and Brumby Broussard...

Local entrepreneur ships sourdough starter kits across country

Stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, scores of individuals bided their time with...

When jobless benefits end, will workers head back to restaurants?

Unemployment benefits end in Louisiana at the end of the month, but will the termination of funds end staffing shortages at local restaurants? Baton Rouge business owners have mixed opinions.

Matt McKay building new dealership on Airline Highway

Matt McKay, owner of All Star Automotive, bought out his partners’ interest in property...

Pearson’s Luggage and Gifts closing after 42 years; travel agency to stay open

Pearson’s Luggage and Gifts is closing its doors on Jefferson Highway after more than 40 years in business. But owner Jerry Pearson will continue to operate his travel agency, Pearson’s Travel World, which will relocate to a new office in the coming weeks.

Neill family plans to redevelop Mid City block to include market, bar, outdoor dining

The new owners of nearly a city block in the heart of Mid City...
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Abat-Jour Interiors applying to rezone property ahead of sale

Local furniture store Abat-Jour Interiors, located on South Foster Drive in Mid City, has...

Local clothing stores selling more casual attire as work dress codes relax

Baton Rouge clothing stores have had a surge in sales since restrictions were lifted,...

Check out food and drink flights around Baton Rouge 

Do you ever find yourself looking at a menu and wishing you could order...

Downtown restaurants can thank public sector and plant workers

Remote work remains popular among downtown private sector workers, but public sector and plant workers are keeping restaurants and cafes busy.
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