Restaurants & Retail

Today marks Baton Rouge’s 13th consecutive day of excessive heat warnings. High temperatures for the past week ranged anywhere from 101 to 104 degrees. 

Spanish Town’s Belli, formerly Capital Grocery, has faced pushback in the neighborhood over planned changes by its new owner, particularly a decision to pursue a liquor license. 

Baton Rouge entrepreneur Meredith Waguespack, founder of Sweet Baton Rouge, has expanded into business consulting with the creation of Nouveau Consulting. 

All Star Automotive is expanding its operations with the addition of a used car supercenter at the corner of Airline Highway and Coursey Boulevard. 

Baton Rouge-based Empire Wingz is expanding its footprint in the Capital Region with a fourth restaurant location. 

Habanero’s is expanding into the Capital Region with a new location in Perkins Rowe. 

New York Bagel is preparing to relocate from its Lee Drive location about a mile up the road to the former site of Fat Cow Burgers and Salads on Highland Road. 

Jabby’s Pizza plans to open a new location in the Acadian Perkins Plaza shopping center, which would mark its fourth location overall, co-owner Albina Brahimi says. 

Following the announcement of its expansion last week, Lafayette-based bakery Caroline’s Cookies is expected to open its location in Perkins Rowe, which would be its first in Baton Rouge, the shopping center announced Friday. 

Factory shutdowns, parts shortages and almost empty dealership lots marred the U.S. auto industry over the past three years.