Restaurants & Retail

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

‘Smash-and-grab’ robberies fuel new laws, but critics question the need 

Even before Virginia lawmakers passed a tough new law against organized retail crime earlier this year, Bradley Haywood, a public defender in Arlington, Virginia, challenged the rationale.

Queen of Sparkles is moving to Perkins Road

The Baton Rouge-based clothing and accessory brand Queen of Sparkles is moving to Perkins...

BLDG 5 is launching a lemonade brand for purchase in stores 

Popular Kalurah Street eatery BLDG 5 Market + Kitchen + Patio today announced the launch of its new artisanal lemonade brand, BLDG 5 Lemonade.

Meet the Baton Rouge designer behind Jayden Daniels’ Heisman suit

All eyes were on LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels Saturday night as he accepted the 2023 Heisman Trophy, an honor that he called “a dream come true” in his acceptance speech.

Light House Coffee expands with room for seating, roasting and coffee classes 

Light House Coffee on Lee Drive just added more seats and space with a recent expansion.

Baton Rouge wants more fine dining options in downtown

There’s a large demand for more fine dining options in downtown Baton Rouge. 
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Discount grocery store chain Aldi makes a play in the Baton Rouge market, while the independents continue to expand

In August, grocery store chain Aldi opened the first of three announced locations in...

Todd Graves’ best growth tips for entrepreneurs 

Nearly three decades since founding Raising Cane’s in Baton Rouge, Todd Graves’ chicken tender...

A new cheesesteak restaurant is opening at the corner of Corporate and College

Melty, a new cheesesteak, hamburger and wing restaurant, had a soft opening earlier this week on College Drive near the intersection with Corporate Boulevard. 

The Shed BBQ to close in December

The Shed BBQ is closing its doors a year and a half after opening.
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