Restaurants & Retail

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

Last VooDoo BBQ in Capital Region closing Thursday

The last VooDoo BBQ franchise location in the Baton Rouge area is set to close Thursday, according to the listing agent for the space on Drusilla Lane. 

Small businesses expect holiday shoppers to spend more cautiously this year

Small businesses are stocking their shelves early this holiday season and waiting to see how many gifts inflation-weary shoppers feel like giving.

Two downtown BR buildings slated for demolition for potential nine-story project

Two vacant buildings in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge appear headed for demolition, potentially to make room for a major residential development with retail. 

Baton Rouge Tex-Mex restaurant marks six decades in business 

Serving old school Tex-Mex from unassuming digs on Airline Highway, El Rio Grande Restaurant...

Retail sales flat in September across nation as inflation takes a bite

The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged in September from August as rising prices for rent and food chipped away at money available for other things

As Belle of Baton Rouge prepares upgrades, adjacent buildings go on the market for $5M

Two buildings that have been part of the Belle of Baton Rouge’s operations, and Catfish Town before that, are on sale as a pair for $5 million. 
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Enticing downtown workers to stay past 5

Tourists visiting BRASS by Circa 1857 in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge often have the same question: Is it always this quiet? 

Auto dealerships are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks

Over the past year, 15% of auto dealerships have experienced a cybersecurity incident. Count among those Baton Rouge’s Team Automotive Group.

Walk-On’s planning Central location 

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is planning to open a new location in Central, WAFB-TV reports. 

Caliente Mexican Craving closing Lee Drive location 

Caliente Mexican Craving on Lee Drive today announced via its social media pages that it will close Oct. 23 after 10 years in business. 
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