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See what’s moving into the former site of The Shed BBQ on Burbank Drive
Prominent Baton Rouge injury attorney Gordon McKernan and local restaurateur Ozzie Fernandez are partnering to bring Court to Table, a new bar, restaurant and pickleball concept, to the former site of The Shed BBQ...
This Baton Rouge mixologist is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist
Alan Walter, a Baton Rouge mixologist and former City Group Hospitality consultant, has been named a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist in the “outstanding professional in cocktail service” category.
Announced on Jan. 22, Walter is...
See what new plans Community Coffee has in store for 2025
Baton Rouge’s Community Coffee plans to introduce new products, coffee flavors, and education and advocacy efforts this year.
Matt Saurage Sr., board chair for Community Coffee, says one-third of coffee consumers are drinking cold coffee...
Empire Wingz is opening a new location in Zachary
Baton Rouge wing spot Empire Wingz is opening its fifth location in Zachary.
The carry-out focused chicken restaurant is slated to open at the end of February, following the opening of its new location in...
An update on the winter weather’s impact on the Capital Region
Frigid temperatures Wednesday on the heels of a rare winter blizzard covering most of the Gulf Coast make closures likely to continue over the next couple of days in the Capital Region.
Locally, portions of...
This Baton Rouge startup aims to propel the adoption of digital twin technology
A new Baton Rouge startup—Digi-Twin Global—is aiming to “reshape the future of infrastructure” through the power of digital twins.
For those unfamiliar, a digital twin is a virtual model of a physical object, process or...
Insider Intelligence
Mastering 2025: Executives can no longer ignore mental health and wellness
As mental health awareness continues to grow and mental health resources become more accessible, there is a growing expectation for business executives to support...
Mastering 2025: Growing and scaling in times of economic uncertainty
Understanding how to best navigate economic uncertainty has become something of a prerequisite for sustainable success in business, and the topic is as relevant...
When moving on to the next thing, what’s the proper way to exit?
Sooner or later, you are going to change jobs. A better offer will come your way, and it’ll be the perfect next step for...
Jon Gordon: Why craftsmanship matters
I wrote a book called The Carpenter but it’s really about being a craftsman. What’s the difference? A carpenter builds things. But a craftsman or...