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A beloved Covington pizza shop is closing after 50 years: ‘God bless you, Mr. Pizza Man’

The oldest pizza shop on the northshore is closing for good as the family who runs it prepares for a change. Pizza Man of Covington, 1248 N. Collins Blvd., opened in 1976 and quickly became a staple for youth sports teams after games, family gatherings and a good slice of pizza over the last several decades.

Covington, LA · 1d

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Hammond's New Smalls Sliders Cuts the Ribbon, Opens Fifth MOS Eats Location

Smalls Sliders of Hammond celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Tangipahoa Chamber, marking the official debut of the cheeseburger slider chain's newest Louisiana location. The restaurant sits at 1743 SW Railroad Ave., off E. Minnesota Park Road, in a stretch of Hammond that's been watching the building rise since construction got underway.

Hammond, LA · 2d

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From Tragedy to Triumph: A Culinary Haven Born in Boutte After Katrina

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as New Orleans grappled with devastation, Viet Nguyen and his family faced their own formidable challenges. The storm had ruthlessly swept away their lives, leaving them with a void that extended beyond material loss.

Boutte, LA · 1d

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Covington's Pizza Man Closes for Good After 50 Years, Owners Seek New Operator

A pizza shop that has fed Covington families for 50 years is closing for good. The Pizza Man, known for the glass-walled kitchen window where generations of kids watched their pies get made, closed temporarily in fall 2026, and its owners have now announced that closure will become permanent. The...

Covington, LA · 1d

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New Smalls Sliders in Hammond to open on Tuesday

HAMMOND — A new Smalls Sliders location in Hammond is set to officially open Tuesday at 10 a.m. The restaurant is located at 1743 SW Railroad Ave., off E. Minnesota Park Road. As part of the grand opening ceremony, the Food Pantry at Southeastern Louisiana University will be recognized...

Hammond, LA · 4d

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Local nonprofit Baton Rouge Epicurean Society chooses honorees for top culinary award at Gino’s

At Gino’s Italian Restaurant in Baton Rouge, food and restaurant leaders gathered for lunch to hear the winner of the 2027 Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday. Founded in 2007, the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society is a nonprofit with a mission to enrich the culinary...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Since 1941, Generations Have Filled This Beloved Louisiana Diner’s Lunch Counter For Comfort Food And Homemade Biscuits

Some Baton Rouge traditions are older than the folks keeping them alive. One of them started in 1941, right beside a famous college campus, and it has been serving plates to students, families, and early-rising regulars ever since. On LSU game days, people happily wait about half an hour just...

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Smoked ribs, nigiri and more of the best things we ate in Baton Rouge and Acadiana

I love a good deal, and the lunch menu at Umami Japanese Bistro has many to choose from. The nigiri lunch special comes with a variety of chef’s picks, plus a sushi roll and choice of soup or salad for $17. For sushi, that’s a great deal. The...

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Ribbon Cutting | Firehouse Subs Walker on Dec 14, 2026

Join the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the opening of Firehouse Subs in Walker with an official ribbon cutting. Firehouse Subs was founded by firefighters and is known for hot, hearty subs and a strong commitment to public safety. Through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the brand helps fund lifesaving equipment and training for first responders, including here in Louisiana.

Walker, LA · 5d

LSU Reveille

Paul’s Plate: Mudan Modern Asian Cuisine offers variety of dim sum but leaves much to be desired

Mudan Modern Asian Cuisine offers a variety of dim sum but despite the phrase translating to “touch the heart,” the food lacks just that. Created by the same team behind the Daruma Ramen chain, Mudan Modern Asian Cuisine is the newest addition to Baton Rouge’s Asian fusion scene.

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Pastry chef departs Michelin-starred restaurant; Jones Walker adds attorneys

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Jen Giragos has been hired as pastry chef at Arnaud's Restaurant. Giragos previously served as head pastry chef at Doris Metropolitan, worked at Emeril Restaurant and owned and operated Wicked Queen Confections. Gina Locatto has...

New Orleans, LA · 5d

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Ultimate Holiday Feast: Elevate Your Thanksgiving Table with South Louisiana Flavor

Planning a show-stopping holiday meal means keeping your kitchen low-stress without sacrificing bold, memorable flavors. Cobin Lindecker from Chris’s Specialty Foods brought the heat to the studio, showcasing how authentic South Louisiana traditions can simplify your holiday lineup. From game-day tailgating spreads to fully prepped Thanksgiving dinners, bringing professional Cajun flair to the table has never been easier.

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How This Former Thrift Store Became a MICHELIN-Recommended Pie Spot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Open daily: Mon 11 AM–9 PM, Tue–Fri 11 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–10 PM. Producers warned that Guy Fieri isn’t a sweets guy, but he still asked for pie at Elsie’s Plate & Pie in Baton Rouge. 🥧. The Mid City restaurant has...

Baton Rouge, LA · 6d

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This Louisiana Mexican Buffet Is Packed With Homestyle Dishes And All-You-Can-Eat Favorites

Sopapillas with honey are on the buffet line. That alone should explain why some people drive a long way just to eat here. The spread keeps going, too. There’s seafood soup, chile rellenos, tamales, plantains, barbacoa, and a make-your-own taco bar. It all sits under one roof in Louisiana, where Mexican buffets are surprisingly hard to find.

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This Tiny Louisiana Mexican Restaurant Is Known For Tamales That Locals Line Up For

The tamales here come out of a food trailer, and that’s pretty much the whole setup. Easy enough to understand, right? Although it does explain why nobody is bragging about the chandeliers. This Louisiana stop keeps its focus right where it belongs. Tamales share the order window with tacos,...

Louisiana · 8d

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A Layoff, a Cake Decorator and a Strawberry Cake: How the Sherman Family Built The Ambrosia Bakery

Plenty of Baton Rouge birthdays have ended with a slice of strawberry cake from Siegen Lane. The story of how that cake got here starts with a job loss. Felix Sherman worked his way up from delivery route truck driver to branch manager over 27 years, learning how to lead a sales team along the way. Then a company merger took that job. Rather than start over somewhere else, he teamed up with his wife, Cheryl, who had been decorating cakes since the early 1980s and had worked in bakeries and gift shops. The two New Orleans natives opened The Ambrosia Bakery on Dec. 1, 1993.

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Southern Chicks Cafe & Daiquiris Brings Hand-Breaded Chicken to Florida Boulevard

Florida Boulevard just got a soul-food counter with a daiquiri window attached. Southern Chicks Cafe & Daiquiris opened its Baton Rouge shop at 7112 Florida Boulevard, and the family-run brand that dates to 2016 brings hand-breaded fried chicken and jumbo chicken tenders to a stretch that needed a simple, warm meal.

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Bonta del Forno in Denham Springs: Italian Kitchen, 300-Bottle Wine Room and Sunday Brunch

Denham Springs has a spot where the wine list runs longer than the menu, and that's meant as a compliment. Bonta del Forno calls itself an Italian kitchen and wine bar, and it backs up the second half of that title with a custom-built wine room holding about 300 bottles from around the world.

Denham Springs, LA · 7d

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Tasty Grill on West Lee Drive: Smash Burgers, Nashville Hot Chicken and Late-Night Hours Near LSU

West Lee Drive near LSU has a new smash-burger address with late hours built for campus nights. Tasty Grill is open at 990 West Lee Drive, Suite D, serving fresh beef burgers, wings, Nashville hot chicken, Philly cheesesteaks, seafood and more from a compact grill menu that posts prices right on the homepage.