Advice for 20-somethings: Navigating post-grad life in the Capital Region

First Look: Chris’ Specialty Foods to debut lunch eatery in June at new Highland location

By Madelon Davis May 16, 2024

The next era for Chris’ Specialty Foods? A lunch restaurant, opening in June inside its newest storefront off Highland Road.  The more-than-30-year-old local meat shop has grown to four locations, with its latest arriving earlier this spring in the former Maxwell’s Market space across from Ruffino’s. The market is already open, with meats, specialty culinary goods, wine bottles and prepared foods available for purchase. And soon, the near-completed cafe will…

Celebrate your grad’s accomplishments with gifts from these Capital Region shops

By Olivia Deffes May 14, 2024

Graduation season is upon us here in Baton Rouge, with local high school and college seniors strutting across stages and tossing their caps in the coming weeks.  Each will get the priceless gift of a completed education, but friends and family can make their day a little extra special with grad gifts to prepare them for their next phase of life. Check local spots for themed presents, from keepsakes and…

May 2024’s calendar of can’t-miss events in the Capital Region

By Olivia Deffes May 1, 2024

May 4 Races, juleps and roses. Oh my! You don’t have to travel to Churchill Downs to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. At Live Oak Arabians, attendees can take in similar festivities for a good cause at St. Jude Day at the Derby. Don your big hats and seersucker suits, and enjoy derby-themed food and drinks, a live auction and a viewing of the famous horse race. stjude.org May 10 Art…

It’s not like football. But LSU’s baseball tailgating scene has plenty of magic

By Maggie Heyn Richardson May 1, 2024

Unquestionably, LSU is home to one of the nation’s top football tailgating scenes. But just down the road from Death Valley, there lies another storied gathering that shows a different side of Tiger Nation. Baseball tailgating has its own distinct culture, shaped and honed by its special breed of fans. “It’s a really laid-back scene,” says regular baseball tailgater Kelly Walker. “It’s about hanging out and visiting, and meeting people…