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The Coconut Mama

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Gone! The 3 most beloved Louisiana restaurants that recently shut their doors

Louisiana’s restaurant landscape has shifted again, only months after three other beloved restaurants served their final meals. This time, two New Orleans kitchens and a 71-year-old Lakeview snoball window said…

Louisiana · 11d

theadvocate.com

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5 Baton Rouge restaurants cited for critical health violations, one for mislabeled seafood

Several Baton Rouge area eateries received critical violations from the Louisiana Department of Health during routine restaurant inspections from the end of October. Some businesses are still dealing with gnats and flies as cooler weather approaches, and one restaurant did not properly label seafood from China, according to the health department.

Baton Rouge, LA · 6h
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Highway 98.9

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The Best Restaurants for Gumbo in South Louisiana

From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, these are the local South Louisiana restaurants that you say are serving up the best bowls of gumbo.

Louisiana · 5d

Chowhound

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Forget Sonic — The Regional Drive-In Chain That's Been Slinging Cheesesteaks In The South Since 1983

You've definitely heard of Sonic, but have you heard of this iconic Southern drive-in chain? Here's how it got its start all the way back in 1983.

Mississippi · 5d

decorhint.com

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10 Iconic Restaurants In Louisiana With Steaks So Good You’ll Crave Them All Year

In Louisiana, a steak can land on your table still crackling in a plate of hot butter. That style dates back to the 1930s, and I’m choosing to be very excited about it. Am I making too big a deal out of this? Possibly. But the butter is only one chapter.

Louisiana · 1d

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Pull Over For Lunch At These 8 Mississippi Fish Markets Where Catfish Hits The Fryer While You Wait

A hand-painted sign on a Mississippi highway promised fresh fish, and our hungry crew pulled over without much hope. Ten minutes later, the kids were pressed against a counter, watching cornmeal-dusted fillets hiss in the fryer. That stop taught us that the best family meals sometimes come from humble seafood...

Port Gibson, MS · 2d

travelmag.com

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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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 · 4d

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This Family-Owned Baton Rouge, Louisiana Spot Has Served Homemade Hot Tamales Since 1962 And Still Draws A Crowd

Some restaurants chase trends every few years, and some simply keep doing the same thing for decades. One spot in Baton Rouge has been rolling out homemade hot tamales since 1962, back when a gallon of gas cost about 28 cents. The same family still runs it, and the parking...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

gotodestinations.com

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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 · 2d

LSU Reveille

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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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...

Baton Rouge, LA · 23h

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

NOLA.com

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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 · 2d

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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 · 21h

digbr.com

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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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.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d