How Jolie Pearl evolved from a half-shell wish to the pearl of downtown Baton Rouge

(Photography by Don Kadair) Jolie Pearl brings a different concept to downtown Baton Rouge that focuses on one main product: oysters. No matter how you like them—raw, baked or chargrilled—you can find it on Jolie Pearl’s menu. The oyster bar has the classics, like Bienville and Rockefeller, as well as some not-so-traditional toppings, like boudin and