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Caroline's Cookies has announced their new location: expect new menu items and cozy seating

BY SERENA PUANG | Staff writer
Sep 21, 2024

Caroline’s Cookies is expanding to a second location in Baton Rouge, and it’ll be bigger and better than ever. On Saturday, Caroline Merryman, owner and operator of Caroline’s Cookies, announc…

Take it from Gram: Cajun matriarch's simple recipe may change how you feel about carrots

By DEBRA BROUSSARD | Contributing writer
Sep 20, 2024

The late chef Paul Prudhomme, the renowned owner and chef of K-Paul’s Restaurant in New Orleans, spoke fondly of his mother and grandmother and the inspiration he felt while cooking with them.

Raising Cane's Todd Graves captures 'Shark Tank' guest Shark spot; premiere is Oct. 18

Staff report
Sep 18, 2024

Raising Cane's founder and CEO Todd Graves is diving into the reality TV series pool again.

Cooking through the Archives: Czechoslovakian Soup and Swiss-Onion French Bread

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
Sep 18, 2024

To conjure up cooler weather in Louisiana, I made Czechoslovakian Soup from former weekly column writer Corinne Cook's book, "Extra! Extra! Read All About It!" printed in 1995.

Caroline's Cookies opening second Baton Rouge location

BY ROBIN MILLER | Staff writer
Sep 17, 2024

Caroline's Cookies specializes in handmade, thick and gooey cookies.

New Japanese restaurant opens with ramen, mochi and boba on Corporate Blvd. in Baton Rouge

By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer
Sep 17, 2024

Hikari Ramen, a new Japanese restaurant for ramen lovers opened Thursday at 7474 Corporate Blvd., across from Towne Center in Baton Rouge.

Try this new fall special at Rocca Pizzeria, catch Cousins Maine Lobster at Tin Roof

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
Sep 17, 2024

New food on the block

Boursin-loaded grits, hallelujah crab and more: Best things we ate this week

Staff report
Sep 16, 2024

Hallelujah Crab from Jubans

Is food in Louisiana ‘too good to go?’ Food waste prevention startup could expand here soon.

BY SERENA PUANG | Staff writer
Sep 16, 2024

In July, Rebecca Texada, now a resident of Prairieville, went back to Houston to visit family and friends. She went to a restaurant to meet up with some friends, and afterward she was told the…

Posh New Orleans bakery set to open first location in Baton Rouge. See when, where.

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
Sep 13, 2024

Sucré, the New Orleans-based luxury dessert shop, is coming to Baton Rouge in October.

La. Bakes: Travel to Maine from your house with blueberry pie and lobster rolls

By OLIVIA REGARD | Contributing writer
Sep 13, 2024

Erica Jong's quote, "Live your life by a compass, not a clock," captures a bit of my philosophy when exploring places both new and old.

BLDG 5's tri-flavor lemonade ready for 'worldwide lemonade domination,' also good with tequila

BY SERENA PUANG | Staff writer
Sep 13, 2024

Before BLDG 5 became the institution under the Perkins Road Overpass it is today, owners Misti See Broussard and Brumby Broussard worked catering jobs to raise money for the restaurant and get…

A salute to first responders, plus taste New and Old World wine at Solera: Bon Vivant

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
Sep 10, 2024

Honoring first responders

Loaded fries, lemongrass chicken and more: Best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge

Staff report
Sep 9, 2024

Loaded fries at Mid City Beer Garden

This beignet cafe on Perkins Road has a new location and menu items but same great beignets

BY SERENA PUANG | Staff writer
Sep 9, 2024

Beignet Baton Rouge is a family-owned cafe on Coursey Boulevard for the last two years. In July, they expanded into a second location inside Ichiban Square on the corner of Perkins Road and Es…

What does an LSU opponent taste like? LSU Dairy Store debuts new flavor, game day pop-up

By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer
Sep 6, 2024

LSU Ag Center's iconic Dairy Store pays tribute to LSU football and its 2024 home season opener with a new flavor.

See inside much-anticipated Baton Rouge bar and lounge that reimagines the life of a colonel

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
Sep 6, 2024

Tucked under the Overpass at 2857 Perkins Road, The Colonel's Club is a paradox of design. The space is both intimate and masculine, but it is also opulent and feminine. And yet, each room sea…

At the table: Carol Huval Saucier stirs years of cooking knowledge into her mom's fricassée

By CATHERINE COMEAUX | Contributing writer
Sep 6, 2024

Carol Huval Saucier has carried the foodways of her Cecilia upbringing with her everywhere she has lived or traveled in the past 80 years.

From bistro to brasserie, Baton Rouge's Kantrow family's new 'Frenchie-American' restaurant

BY JAN RISHER | Staff writer
Sep 5, 2024

If you're curious as to what is the difference between a bistro and a brasserie, Sam Kantrow can explain.

Crawfish mac & cheese, margaritas and more: LSU Tiger Stadium has 9 new vendors this season

By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer
Sep 5, 2024

Even though the LSU's season-opening loss in Las Vegas was a blow to the spirits of Louisiana's football faithful, Tiger fans still have plenty of opportunity to bring home the W this fall. Go…

Vietnamese summer rolls: Enjoy all the flavors and the process of making these at home

BY LIZ FAUL Contributing writer
Sep 5, 2024

I did not grow up eating Vietnamese cuisine.

Tulum's brings Caribbean vibes, Latin cuisine to Denham Springs

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
Sep 4, 2024

Imagine relaxing on the sunny beach and listening to the waves in the Mexican resort town of Tulum.

Meet three people working to create unique flavors and amp up the Baton Rouge fusion food scene

BY SERENA PUANG | Staff writer
Sep 4, 2024

Fusion food is a physical embodiment of cultures and people mixing together. It is the combination of the ingredients and techniques of one culinary tradition mixing and blending with another …

Plan for BREADA's Farm Fête and enjoy a new rum from Sugarfield Spirits

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
Sep 3, 2024

New food and drinks on the block

Over 50 restaurants competed in food and wine competition, Fete Rouge. See who won.

BY LAUREN CHERAMIE | Staff writer
Aug 30, 2024

The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society hosted its 17th annual food and wine competition, Fête Rouge on Aug. 23 at L'Auberge.

New restaurant opens at Baton Rouge Community College with delivery to classrooms, offices

By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer
Aug 29, 2024

French toast before your Spanish exam? Crawfish nachos after a history study session? How about birria tacos outside the chemistry lab?

100 servings of haggis and a generous helping of Scottish culture with the Caledonian Society

BY SERENA PUANG | Staff writer
Aug 29, 2024

The first thing you need to know about haggis is that it’s as elusive as it is controversial. You can’t expect it to taste a certain way.

This well-known Baton Rouge wings restaurant is coming to Ascension Parish this fall

Staff report
Aug 28, 2024

Barbecue wings, garlic Parmesan wings, spicy honey barbecue wings — hey, Gonzales, are your mouths watering yet?