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Mardi Gras flavored purple drink in front of king cake babies and confetti.

Ten Mardi Gras menus to check out around Baton Rouge

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter February 20, 2025

Mardi Gras is here and many restaurants, coffee shops and local businesses have added seasonal drinks and dishes to its menus. Whether it is a purple, green and gold beverage or a festive cookie, here...

Attendees wait to take home their king cakes after a class at Eloise's Market and Cakery on Jan. 31, 2025 in Baton Rouge, La.

King cakes and drag queens: Eloise’s Market and Cakery offers a unique carnival celebration

By Courtney Bell, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2025

Not every bakery in Baton Rouge has a king cake-making class, a drag queen and bingo games on a Friday night in February, but Eloise’s Market and Cakery combines all three to foster Carnival community...

Express Bowl sits on a gloomy day in Baton Rouge, La.

What’s the hype about? Express Bowl’s $8 hibachi bowl goes viral on TikTok

By Lana Lawson, Entertainment Reporter February 18, 2025

Express Bowl, a Baton Rouge hibachi bowl restaurant, has gone viral all over TikTok. LSU student and local social media influencer, Fabian Beaucoudray, posted a video to her TikTok account showing off...

A group of ducks swims in the LSU Lakes on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, near Milford Wampold Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Looking for an affordable and romantic Valentine’s Day? Check out these date night spots for students

By Ashlynn Baillio, Entertainment Reporter February 13, 2025

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and for students on budget, finding the perfect date night spot can be tricky. While the classic dinner-and-a-movie date is always an option, Baton Rouge offers...

Guy Fieri signs a Santo Tequilla bottle during his bottle signing on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Total Wine and Spirits on Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge, La.

Guy Fieri brings flavor and fans to Baton Rouge for tequila signing event

By Ashlynn Baillio, Entertainment Reporter February 9, 2025

Baton Rouge got a taste of Flavortown on Thursday night when celebrity chef and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri made an appearance at Total Wine & More. The Emmy Award-winning chef greeted...

A Dutch Bros coffee shop in 2023.

Dutch Bros Coffee plans for its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge

By Olivia Tomlinson, Entertainment Editor February 6, 2025

Baton Rouge will receive its newest coffee shop near the intersection of Burbank and Lee. Dutch Bros Coffee is a drive-through coffee shop chain that offers customizable drinks and personalized service....

Tiger Traditions sign sits Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 in Baton Rouge, La.

Restaurant review: LSU Student Union opens Tiger Traditions, Louisiana style food on campus

By Aris Williams, Entertainment Reporter February 5, 2025

LSU Dining recently unveiled Tiger Traditions, a new restaurant located on the first floor of the Student Union, that aims to serve up classic Louisiana flavors. Through its array of menu offerings,...

A spicy addition to campus: Spice Zone, LSU’s newest food truck

By Jaidon Cotton, News Reporter January 29, 2025

LSU’s newest addition to campus is the Spice Zone food truck, which originally made a two-day guest appearance on campus in December 2024. Due to high demand, it became a regular campus dining option...

How the winter weather may impact crawfish season

By Nadiya Romo, News Reporter January 29, 2025

A historic snowstorm hit the South last week, with some places in Louisiana receiving up to 9 inches of snow—the most recorded since 1940. Despite the snow frenzy, many locals began wondering how the...

Entertainment Segment: How local influencers impact businesses through TikTok

By Gracie Guillot January 29, 2025

It’s been over a week since millions of Americans thought Tik Tok was gone for good. The app was set to be banned in the U.S on January 19th, but was quickly available again due to President Donald Trump...

Tequila Shrimp Taco from Luna Cocina, located at 3109 Perkins Road and taken on Friday Nov. 15, 2024.

Olivia’s Order: Baton Rouge’s newest mexican restaurant offers specialty tacos and more

By Olivia Tomlinson, Entertainment Editor November 20, 2024

Baton Rouge received its newest restaurant this past weekend. Luna Cocina, located at 3109 Perkins Road, hosted its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Its aesthetically pleasing exterior...

Different ice cream flavors sit on display in the freezer at the new Dairy Store location Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, on S. Campus Dr. on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU dairy store sells special Nicholls State ice cream flavor ahead of football home opener

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor September 7, 2024

While you make your way to Tiger Stadium on Saturday to catch LSU football's home opener against Nicholls State, you might want to stop for a tasty treat. The LSU AgCenter's dairy store is selling a Nicholls...