Not sure why, but there are a few places like that right in the middle of town that will never make it, no matter what is put there:

1. Perkins/Essen - was Calendar's for years, then Marcello's then Lasseine's (sp?), now like the 5th sushi place in a 2 block radius...that place won't make it.

2. Acadian/I10 - That place that was Coyote Blue's, now Saltgrass Steakhouse? Not going to last...

We do not need anymore Mexican or sushi places. What seems to be hot right now are places that are like a wine bar/craft cocktails/tapas.... Bin 77, Olive or Twist and the Merchant are all killing it right now. Just an observation.

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Posted by CBandits82

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Posted on 7/10/17 at 1:41 pm to LadyTigress

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Saltgrass Steakhouse? Not going to last...

this should stick.

Saltgrass is pretty good for the price.

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Posted by timbo

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Posted on 7/10/17 at 1:43 pm to LadyTigress

I think the old Calendar's spot is cursed from the horrible murder that happened there.

I'm surprised Coyote Blues went under, although I think the bloom went off of the rose rather quickly. (I worked for a business that every time it was someone's birthday, or a supervisor was in town, or someone was leaving, we had lunch at Coyote Blues -- I got burnt out after eating there once a month for a year). That's the sort of location you probably have to be a chain with deep pockets to make it work.

If the folks who run Pamplona in Lafayette would open up a restaurant in Baton Rouge, they would do great. The old Southdowns Lounge/Table spot would be perfect for that.

I also wish they would do something with the old Shing's on Government. Although when we win Powerball, my wife will put a tiki bar there that serves old school Chinese appetizers, so maybe it's best that it stays vacant.

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Posted by SaintBrees

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Posted on 7/10/17 at 2:18 pm to LadyTigress

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What seems to be hot right now are places that are like a wine bar/craft cocktails/tapas.... Bin 77, Olive or Twist and the Merchant are all killing it right now. Just an observation.

Agree. We need more trendy type spots. While cocktail/small plates is no new concept in bigger cities, BR is only recently starting to see it appear and people are eating it up.

I think we are finally seeing a shift from places that all serve the same food. I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see new spots that are doing the same ole thing close soon, for example Canefield Tavern. We don't need any more fried seafood/poboys/burgers/chicken sandwiches type spots.

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my wife will put a tiki bar there that serves old school Chinese appetizers

I was just thinking this past weekend how much I'd love a Chinese cocktail bar/small plates type place. I was craving ethnic food, but it was a Saturday night and I didn't want to sit in some empty bland place with no alcohol. I was imagining how nice a Chinese spot with good drinks and a fun atmosphere would be.

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