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First looks inside Luna Cocina, Crafted Nibbles and more: 225‘s biggest stories of November 2024

November was a busy month for the culinary scene, with long-awaited openings like Luna Cocina and Crafted Nibbles, not to mention a new location for Caroline’s Cookies and a renovation reveal at Mason’s Grill.

The holiday season also began in earnest, with the debut of a brand-new light display and local markets and eateries carving out holiday hours and menus.

In case you missed ’em, here are November 2024’s most-read stories on 225batonrouge.com.


10. Inside the newly renovated Mason’s Grill, redesigned for regulars and a growing dinner crowd

Mason’s Grill. Photo by Ariana Allison

9. First look inside Louisiana Lights, Baton Rouge’s long-awaited holiday display

Louisiana Lights: Where the Holidays Shine. Photo by Kimberly Meadowlark / Courtesy Burden Museum & Gardens

8. First Look: Vicious Biscuit brings its messy, creative breakfasts to Gonzales

Photo courtesy Vicious Biscuit

7. Local market owner fulfills sweet dream of selling his grandmother’s holiday pie

Matthew’s Maw Maw’s Peanut Butter Pie is sold at Maxwell’s Market’s Corporate Boulevard location during the holidays. Photo by Collin Richie

6. First Look: Caroline’s Cookies opens second Baton Rouge location

Caroline’s Cookies’ new location. Photo by Ariana Allison

5. The supermarket hot food line is one of Baton Rouge’s best-kept secrets

Bet-R Grocery’s hot food counter. Photo by Collin Richie

4. First Look: Crafted Nibbles, a new build-your-own cheese box bar, opens soon in Baton Rouge

Crafted Nibbles. Photo by Collin Richie

3. Baton Rouge restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2024

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2. A guide to White Light Night, with 200+ local makers and the return of a shuttle service Friday

Photo courtesy Mid City Merchants

1. First Look: Luna Cocina brings rooftop views, margarita jello shots and a twist on Mexican fare

Luna Cocina. Photo by Collin Richie