Restaurants & Retail

The Tipsy Librarian eyes October opening as it closes in on alcohol permit

The Tipsy Librarian’s first bricks-and-mortar location is entering the final stages of development as the cocktail class and retail space eyes a late October opening. 

Jude’s Hot Chicken and Shrimp opening near LSU with a simple, spicy menu 

Something hot is coming to Burbank Drive courtesy of the Moreaux Restaurant Group, which...

New Orleans paint store enters Capital Region with four new locations

Helm Paint and Decorating, a New Orleans-based paint store, has taken its first steps into the Capital Region as it opens four locations in Baton Rouge. 

Owners of Latin restaurant buy building on Florida

The owners of a Latin restaurant near the Bon Carré Business Center have bought property facing Florida Boulevard. 

Denham Springs BBQ restaurant seeks new owners 

Buddy’s BBQ in Denham Springs is up for sale as its owners have decided to pursue a catering venture. 

Chicken sandwich food truck business buys building on Burbank

Local chicken sandwich food truck operation Chicky Sandos closed on a building on Burbank...
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This international model is now a Baton Rouge restaurateur 

While growing up in Cuba, a young Yilena Hernández had hopes of being a jet-setting model.

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque chef departs for Montana

BRQ Seafood and Barbeque is in the market for a new executive chef. 

A look at who in Baton Rouge received the most restaurant recovery money

A Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux franchisee was awarded the most money among Baton Rouge applicants as part of a controversial federal grant program aimed at helping restaurants weather the pandemic. 

Christmas trees may be hard to find this holiday season as a result of drought

August’s record high temperatures and dry weather walloped Louisiana Christmas tree farms, leaving business...