Restaurants & Retail

Baton Rouge businesses can legally reopen, but is it worth it? 

While business leaders applauded Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to reopen parts of the state’s...

Gov. John Bel Edwards announces phase 1 of reopening begins May 15

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced with the COVID-19 curve flattening that Louisiana will enter the first phase of reopening the state economy.

Metro Council to consider emergency resolution to help restaurants, bars

The Metro Council will consider an emergency resolution this week aimed at helping area...

Restaurant owners talk about latest changes and reopening hopes 

Gov. John Bel Edwards‘ stay-at-home order was extended to May 15, and with it...

BREC’s Parkside Pickup initiative gives food truck operators something to contemplate

Since BREC announced it would loosen restrictions on the operation of food trucks in...

Restaurants gearing up for outdoor seating beginning Friday

Local restaurants with outdoor seating are gearing up to reopen their outdoor tables Friday...
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Virus roundup …

• Accounting firm Albin, Randall and Bennett has created a Paycheck Protection Program loan...

Governor’s business task force meets but no word on timeline for reopenings

With the state beginning to talk about relaxing stay-at-home rules and gradually allowing businesses...

How much will reopening the economy help Baton Rouge restaurants in short term?

Baton Rouge’s economy could begin reopening as soon as May 1, but local restaurant...

How Baton Rouge grocery stores are taking extra precautions during pandemic 

While COVID-19 is keeping many of us socially distanced in our houses, essential workers...