Restaurants & Retail

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

Entrepreneur: Cong Nguyen

(Photography by Brian Baiamonte) POSITION Head chef and owner COMPANY Umami Japanese Bistro ADDRESS 3930 Burbank Drive WHAT THEY DO Provide creative,...

As Rouses expands its local footprint with the acquisition of LeBlanc’s, an already-competitive industry is expected to become even more cutthroat

When Rouses Markets inks a deal later this month to acquire the nine-store LeBlanc’s...

FLO Grills’ Stephen Smith shares his tips for traveling to Austin

(Photos by iStock) ON THE ROAD: AUSTIN As told to Tress Fereday Stephen Smith President and co-founder, FLO Grills Stephen...

LeBlanc’s owner says acquisition offer from Rouses came at the right time, right price

Over the past three years, LeBlanc’s Food Stores had been increasing its footprint in...

Buc-ee’s not coming to Baton Rouge, terminates purchase agreement with Greens at Millerville developer

Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas rest stop chain that announced amid much fanfare earlier this...

The ‘everyone is a winner’ era has ushered in increased sales for local trophy shops

Jennifer Fontenot, office manager of The Trophy House, says the business has seen a...
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How restaurants decide where and when it’s right to launch a new concept

David Abner Smith says he and his business partners don't spend any money on...

Entrepreneur: Justin, Benny and Jason Alford

(Photography by Brian Baiamonte) POSITION Owners COMPANY Benny's ADDRESS 9611-B Airline Highway WHAT THEY DO Seven car wash locations, with oil change...

Sales tax declines are expected to negatively impact flood-affected parishes in the short-term, but receipts could bounce back later this year

(Photo by The Associated Press) Cities and parishes that were hit hardest by the historic...

Mansurs’ Ahi tuna salad provides a lunch version of a dinner option

Ahi Tuna Salad Mansurs on the Boulevard The sesame-crusted Ahi tuna appetizer is a perennial favorite...
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