Restaurants & Retail

Jamaican eatery eyeing Christina’s spot for restaurant move

Royal Taste of Jamaica, the shipping container eatery in Millennium Park that has grown a loyal following over the past year for its authentic Jamaican cuisine, is planning a move to the former Christina’s restaurant in Beauregard Town.

Blue Store Chicken opens North Boulevard location

Blue Store Chicken today opened a new location on North Boulevard.

Old North American Motors property at Airline, I-12 sells

The old North American Motors property on Airline Highway, at Interstate 12, has sold to a Baton Rouge businessman.

10,000 US stores forecast to close in 2021

One retail research and advisory group predicts as many as 10,000 stores could close...

Have Baton Rouge’s female-owned businesses been hit harder by the pandemic?

It’s been well documented that the pandemic has hit female workers and women-owned businesses...

Arcade bar planned for Government Street near French Truck Coffee

An arcade bar is being planned for Government Street in the former Pop Shop Records space, across the street from French Truck Coffee.
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Rock Paper Taco plans March opening

Restaurateur Joshua Duke is planning an early March opening for his newest endeavor, Rock Paper Taco, which will open on West Chimes Street by LSU.

Report shows restaurant industry sales down $240B nationally

The National Restaurant Association today released its 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report,...

Permit granted for new shopping center near Towne Center

A building permit has been granted for construction to start on a new two-story...

Varsity Sports has new location in New Orleans with another on the way

Varsity Sports is continuing its expansion in the Greater New Orleans area.