Where do Baton Rouge chefs like to eat around the state?
Who better to ask for a restaurant recommendation than someone in the business?
When they’re traveling around Louisiana, here’s where these Baton Rouge chefs and culinary entrepreneurs like to dine.
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Katia Mangham
Owner of catering company and retail store Gourmet Girls
“I love La Petite Grocery in New Orleans for its atmosphere, wine list and crab beignets,” Mangham says. The James Beard Award-winning eatery in Uptown New Orleans is both sophisticated and comfortable.
More of Mangham’s picks:
Saba | New Orleans | eatwithsaba.com
Cavan | New Orleans | cavannola.com
Justine | New Orleans | justinenola.com
Peter Sclafani
Chef and partner in Making Raving Fans Hospitality, which operates SoLou, Portobello’s Grill, P-Beau’s and Juban’s
Sclafani likes Brasa Churrasqueria, a Brazilian steakhouse in Old Metairie, for its wood-fired Angus and Wagyu beef and mouthwatering sides like honey-glazed grilled carrots with goat cheese and chile oil drizzle and grilled corn with chile butter. brasachurrasqueria.com
More of Sclafani’s picks:
Sno’s Seafood & Steak | Gonzales | snowsseafood.com
Café Vermilionville | Lafayette | cafév.com
Cameron Jackson
Creator, Millennial Park container park
“La Truffe Sauvage in Lake Charles has some of the best food and drinks in Louisiana,” Jackson says. “My favorites are their lump crab cakes and paella.” thewildtruffle.com
More of Jackson’s picks:
Morrow’s | New Orleans | morrowsnola.com
KOK Wings & Things | Lafayette and Franklin | eatkok.com
Justin Ferguson
Executive chef/owner of BRQ
Ferguson’s choice of Maypop in New Orleans will have you on a global culinary tour. Hand-pulled noodles and marrow-topped snails are just the beginning of a globally influenced menu. maypoprestaurant.com
More of Ferguson’s picks:
Costera | New Orleans | costerarestaurant.com
Jay Ducote
Radio host, culinary personality and owner of Gov’t Taco
“Ki Mexico in Shreveport has the right blend of Louisiana passion and Mexican soul,” Ducote says. “Of course, there are tacos and salsas, but make sure you also go for hamburguesas, tortas and their special take on pho and ramen. Live music and great drinks make it a must-stop when passing through north Louisiana.”
More of Ducote’s picks:
Hot Tails | New Roads | hottailsrestaurant.com
Lucky Palace | Bossier City | lucky-palace.com
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Parish | Monroe | parishrestaurant.com
Restaurant Calla | Lake Charles | restaurantcalla.com
This article was originally published in the December 2021 issue of 225 magazine.