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The main entrance to the restaurant on the newly re-done patio on Tuesday Sept. 22, 2015, at Zorba’s Greek Bistro on Essen Lane in Baton Rouge.

Zorba’s Greek Bistro makes return to Baton Rouge

By Grayson Senner - The Daily Reveille September 23, 2015

Fifteen years after its departure, Greek cuisine is making a comeback as Zorba’s Greek Bistro returns to Baton Rouge. Zorba’s owner Dinos Economides hails from Cyprus, Greece, and said he prides...

Kristen begins prepping fresh vegetables and some fruits for her next dish on Monday Sept. 21, 2015 at her parents house on highland.

University student starts catering business

By Grayson Senner - The Daily Reveille September 21, 2015

Nutrition and food science senior Kristen Salles combined her love of food with her passion for nutrition when she started Kristen’s Catering, a personalized meal delivery service for individuals...

Burger place, Your Mom's, opens it's second location in Baton Rouge, located at 250 W. Lee Dr. The restaurant and bar is set to open within the month.

Your Mom’s Restaurant and Bar brings award winning burgers to Baton Rouge

By Riley Katz - The Daily Reveille September 16, 2015

Your Mom’s is more than a playful name for a restaurant, it’s a standard of food quality LSU graduates JP Ngo and Trent Fresina take seriously. Co-owners Ngo and Fresina both grew up in Baton...

Courtesy of Meredith Bennet

Blogger, businesswoman Monica Bravo reflects on past, future

By Kimberly Gagnet - The Daily Reveille September 14, 2015

A high school girl trying to lose weight is nothing new in today’s society, but for Monica Bravo, the paleo diet ended up being much more than that, turning into a successful business venture for...

Courtesy of Canefield Tavern 

New Orleans restaurant owners expand to Baton Rouge

By Kimberly Gagnet - The Daily Reveille September 14, 2015

New Orleans restaurant owners David Smith and Doug Hary are expanding their businesses to Baton Rouge with Canefield Tavern, filling the void of the former Brew-Bacher’s Grill on Nicholson. Canefield...

New local bar The Bandit shows its colors after its opening on Aug. 24, 2015.

The Bandit bar opens in The Levee’s past location

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille September 9, 2015

The old adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” is not a phrase The Bandit wants to make a reality. Haunted by the past failures of the 623 E. Boyd Drive location, Bandit...

A strawberry balsamic cupcake and other special varieties are on display at Cupcake Allie Thursday, March 19, 2015 located on Perkins Road.

Cupcake Allie to Open Two New Locations

By Grayson Senner - The Daily Reveille September 7, 2015

When Cupcake Allie owner Allie Offner opened her business in 2013, she said she didn’t know it was going to take off as quickly as it did — and now she’s reaping the sweet benefits. After...

Easels caked with paint stand in front of a wall of completed works at Painting and Pinot on Perkins Road.

Local couple combines art, alcohol

By Grayson Senner - The Daily Reveille September 2, 2015

Relaxing nights with merlot and acrylics turned into a business when local artist Violet Tremblay opened Painting and Pinot in 2010. Painting and Pinot, located at 7248 Perkins Road, offers unconventional...

Bartenders serve moviegoers Thursday, Aug. 27, at the grand opening of the Movie Tavern in Citiplace Court.

Movie Tavern now open on Citiplace Court

By Ashlyn Rollins - The Daily Reveille August 28, 2015

For most people, a night out to the movies requires careful planning of when or where to eat, as well as, departure and arrival times. With the opening of Movie Tavern, dinner and a movie just got a lot...

Chef Griouard Weddington prepares a salad to go on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015 at Simple Joe Cafe located at 3057 Government Street between Time Warp Boutique and Radio Bar.

Coffee and confectionary shop now open on Government St.

By Ashlyn Rollins - The Daily Reveille August 26, 2015

Coffee shops today are in the business of providing quick, convenient service to their customers, often while incorporating complicated menu options and lacking a personal connection. Located at 3057 Government...

Broken Wheel Brewery currently offers four varieties of beers. LA Homebrew will offer a class teaching those interested in how to make their own beer. 

Class helps new brewers make their own beer

By Riley Katz July 20, 2015

For LA Homebrew Manager Donovan McClelland, the brewing process begins in your head. After the brewer has an idea of taste and color in mind, the preparations work backward from there. The person brewing...

Cheapest eats in Baton Rouge

Cheapest eats in Baton Rouge

By Jack Woods July 1, 2015

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: Fuzzy’s is good any day of the week, but stop by on a Tuesday evening for Taco Tuesday when all tacos are $0.50 cents off. With many of the basic tacos on the menu normally...