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Ash Wednesday kicks off seafood season as crawfish prices drop
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Catholics observed Ash Wednesday today, marking the beginning of Lent and the start of crawfish season at local markets like Tony’s. Tony’s Seafood was packed with people stocking up on seafood as Catholics begin their traditional abstinence from meat during Lent. Many customers made trips to grab crawfish and fried catfish to kick off the new season.
gotodestinations.com
This Baton Rouge, LA Smokehouse Was Born From a Near-Death Experience
Smoke Bayou functions as a high-performance gastronomic interface on Coursey Boulevard, bridging the gap between traditional Texas-style BBQ and modern Louisiana culinary technicality. The story of this establishment is one of unparalleled personal resilience; founder Calvin Collier didn’t launch the brand after a corporate promotion, but after a harrowing battle...
wbrz.com
First Friday of Lent brings seafood rush to Capital Area restaurants
BATON ROUGE — The first Friday of Lent is here, and seafood restaurants across the Capital Area are gearing up for one of their busiest stretches of the year. For many restaurants, the 40-day Lenten season can bring a struggle to keep up with surging demand as customers skip meat on Fridays and turn to seafood instead.
NOLA.com
Fried fish and more every Friday in Lent in St. Tammany
Most Holy Trinity Church and Knights of Columbus Council 14614: 501 Holy Trinity Drive, near Covington, Fridays beginning Feb 20 through Mar 27, except on Good Friday. Dine-in and drive-thru from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $15 plates — catfish, shrimp, or combo — and each includes a choice of French fries or baked macaroni, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and drink. Boiled shrimp salad is $12. Seafood platter is $20.
KNOE TV8
Ash Wednesday kicks off seafood season as crawfish prices drop
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Catholics observed Ash Wednesday today, marking the beginning of Lent and the start of crawfish season at local markets like Tony’s. Tony’s Seafood was packed with people stocking up on seafood as Catholics begin their traditional abstinence from meat during Lent. Many customers made trips to grab crawfish and fried catfish to kick off the new season.
WAFB.com
White Castle keeps Mardi Gras spirit alive with family parade
WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) - Over 6,000 people gathered in White Castle on Mardi Gras Day for the town’s annual parade, celebrating with floats, music and food in what attendees call a family-friendly tradition. The parade featured multiple floats moving through the streets of White Castle, with live music...
wbrz.com
Dancers allegedly called slurs during Comogo parade
PLAQUEMINE - It began as a great start to the Comogo parade for the Golden Guys dance team. "We saw people who knew us and were screaming, Oh, we love the golden guys," Golden Guy's member, Payden Moore said. But as the route progressed, Moore says some paradegoers got wilder....
LSU Reveille
What’s Geauxing On: 225-Fest in the “225” is underway
The capital city’s ultimate celebration in Downtown Baton Rouge is underway. The festival celebrates everything that exemplifies Baton Rouge culture. Live music, food, art and people allow it to be a “love letter” to the city, says Myra Richardson, founder of 225-Fest. “There’s just so much rich...
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
What's going on in Ascension Parish in 2026? Here is a look at upcoming events
Ascension Parish, the community located south of Baton Rouge, will have a full slate of events during upcoming months. Donaldsonville, the historic city along the west bank of the Mississippi River that serves as the Ascension Parish seat, will host its annual live music events in Crescent Park during the upcoming spring and summer months.
LSU Reveille
La Psych Fest comes to Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge’s live music landscape is set to expand in a colorful, mind-bending way with the debut of the first annual Louisiana Psych Festival, taking place March 7 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. There may also be whispers of a potential after-party to keep the vibes flowing further into the early morning hours.
theadvocate.com
Baton Rouge dance krewe had slurs shouted at them during their first time at Plaquemine parade
The Baton Rouge all-male dance group, the Golden Guys, marched in the Krewe of Comogo parade in Plaquemine for the first time Sunday evening. It may very well be their last. As the men danced their way down the route, they had homophobic slurs and beads aggressively hurled at them while police officers did little to stop it, they said.
theadvocate.com
Bagels of Baton Rouge: Where to find a good bagel right here in the Red Stick.
From longtime diners to neighborhood cafés and dedicated bagel shops, Baton Rouge offers a surprisingly wide range of bagel options — from classic cream cheese pairings to hearty sandwiches. While only a few spots specialize in bagels, many bakeries and breakfast cafés incorporate them into their menus.
theadvocate.com
Locals remember when Robert Duvall filmed a movie in South Louisiana
Fans of actor Robert Duvall today are mourning his death at age 95 and recalling their favorite Duvall movies. South Louisiana residents, meanwhile, are reminiscing about the time Duvall spent filming and directing “The Apostle” in Acadiana. Released in 1997, “The Apostle” starred Duvall as a Texas preacher...
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Quiche, meatball pho and more and more best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge, Acadiana
Buns on Siegen Lane just opened its doors about a month ago. The burgers here are huge. I always like something with spice, and the jalapeño burger (which came with two smashed beef patties, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce and chipotle mayo) was just that. The combo meal came with a fountain drink, a choice of crinkle cut or waffle fries and fried corn. I also ordered a side of ranch for an extra 90 cents. In total, the meal cost exactly $20.