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New taco shop takes resident in Town Square on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Somos Bandidos on North Blvd. Previously known as Fresh Junkie is now Somos Bandidos brings food variety to workers and residents of Downtown Baton Rouge.

Somos Bandidos opens on North Boulevard, serves Mexican cuisine

By Raykael Morris October 20, 2016

For Somos Bandidos owner and University alumnus Patrick Fellows, business at his new Mexican restaurant on North Boulevard has been booming. “I completely underestimated how successful it would be...

Jason P. Leonard of Lafayette performs at the Stand Up Pop Up, which combines chefs and comedians in a free monthly show that is hosted by local comedian Jeff Buck on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at the Spanish Moon.

Deviled avocados, Gulf Coast comedy fest entertainers featured at this month’s ‘Stand-Up, Pop-Up’

By Allie Cobb October 18, 2016

Comedy and cuisine collided last night at Spanish Moon. At “Stand-Up, Pop-Up,” guests were invited to share some laughs while munching on Chef Michael Kopynec’s deviled avocados. The...

Bark'N BBQ gives sheltered dogs a home, allows for friendly local competition

Bark’N BBQ gives sheltered dogs a home, allows for friendly local competition

By Semaj Atkinson October 16, 2016

In hopes of finding some cuddly canines a home, Friends of the Animals Shelter hosted its second annual Bark’N BBQ on Sunday. Fighting for the chance to win a secret grand prize, vendors put their...

Total Petrochemicals handing out jambalaya at the 29th annual Jambalaya Jam on Thursday, Oct. 13 at North Blvd Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge.

Hundreds gather for the 29th annual Jambalaya Jam

By Allie Cobb | @AllieCobbler October 13, 2016

Elderly people, young children and everyone in-between braved the heat for some Louisiana spice on Thursday night. Hundreds gathered in North Boulevard Town Square for great food, live music and cold drinks...

A customized Daily Reveille cupcake depicts Chelsi's cupcake collection.

Baton Rouge native creates a sweet treat brand.

By Semaj Atkinson @SemajAtkinson October 13, 2016

As the holiday season approaches, Baton Rouge native Chelsi Flowers prepares a full kitchen’s worth of sweet treats for parties and other events. Through her business Cupcakes by Chelsi, Flowers...

Jasmine Brown is a Biology teacher who operates her own cooking blog "Jasmine's Kitchen."

Biology graduate student maintains food blog, mixes love for science with cooking

By Semaj Atkinson October 2, 2016

Since she baked her first chicken with her brother when she was five years old, biological sciences Ph.D. student Jasmine Brown has harbored a love for food. When she is not in the lab, she experiments...

First Fried Chicken Festival brings New Orleans community together, spotlights eateries

By Raykael Morris September 27, 2016

VIDEO: Entertainment reporter Raykael Morris talks to festival goers about their experience during the event. Thousands of eager festival attendees stood in lengthy lines waiting for their chance to enjoy...

With Fall approaching, cafes prepare for customers craving Pumpkin Spice lattes.

Pumpkin spice latte season begins, different versions appear near campus

By Cynthea Corfah September 15, 2016

The fan favorite fall drink, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, has returned. Although most popular at Starbucks, the PSL has made its way to other cafes and restaurants nationwide. Here are the best PSL options...

Barcadia begins to prepare for its first home game crowd of the season on Thursday Sept. 8, 2016. On Wednesday Sept. 14, 2016, Barcadia will be adding daiquiris to their menu for all game day fans and customers.

Walking distance daiquiris to come to Barcadia

By Semaj Atkinson September 8, 2016

By adding some frozen favorites to its menu, Barcadia Baton Rouge on Highland Road plans to bring gamedays to a whole new level. With its inviting weekly drink specials and energetic karaoke nights, the...

Within the next three months, Roux House on Third Street will turn into Repeal 33, a Prohibition-style bar and restaurant.

Lava Cantina owner buys out three downtown Baton Rouge restaurants

By Semaj Atkinson September 1, 2016

In hopes of growing his brand, Ian Vaughn, University alumnus and owner of Lava Cantina in Perkins Rowe, plans to expand his dining franchise to downtown Baton Rouge in the near future. Vaughn has bought...

House made teriyaki sauce is made available for purchase at on Monday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Twine Meat and Food Market.

Twine Modern Meat Market aims to serve global cuisine locally

By Salimata Fall August 30, 2016

Situated in Mid City off Government Street, Twine Modern Meat Market secures a special spot for those looking for delicious meals from around the world. Before Chef Steven Diehl opened Twine two weeks...

BRCC Culinary School alumni Craig Lawson Jr. in his house on Saturday Aug. 20, 2016, in Baton Rouge. Craig, after graduation, has started making a name for himself by catering to local athletes around Louisiana.

Chef caters for LSU athletes

By Semaj Atkinson August 24, 2016

Though Craig Lawson, Jr. only graduated this year, his experience in the kitchen is on par with more seasoned chefs. Known as “Private Chef Craig” to his faithful clientele, the BRCC Culinary...