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BR Getting on the map?
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:46 am
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:46 am
Hate Away
Until recently, the Baton Rouge restaurant scene was best characterized by conservatism.
Things are different now. While the Capital City remains understandably more restrained than tourist-driven New Orleans, the food culture here is shifting on several fronts. In the last year, dozens of new eateries have opened or been announced, and many are local concepts. Some propel Baton Rouge into new gastronomic territory. A decade ago, they might have failed, but today they have a better chance of succeeding, says Ruffino’s chef and co-owner Peter Sclafani, president of the Baton Rouge chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
Until recently, the Baton Rouge restaurant scene was best characterized by conservatism.
Things are different now. While the Capital City remains understandably more restrained than tourist-driven New Orleans, the food culture here is shifting on several fronts. In the last year, dozens of new eateries have opened or been announced, and many are local concepts. Some propel Baton Rouge into new gastronomic territory. A decade ago, they might have failed, but today they have a better chance of succeeding, says Ruffino’s chef and co-owner Peter Sclafani, president of the Baton Rouge chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
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Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:50 am to Martini
It is getting better, anyone who thinks otherwise is not paying attention. Obviously not as good as NOLA, but honestly who many cities are?
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:52 am to LSU-MNCBABY
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Obviously not as good as NOLA
It doesn't pretend to be at least from my perspective. I live an hour away from NO and eat there lunch and dinner quite a bit but I also know I have good choices here and getting better all the time.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:56 am to Martini
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It doesn't pretend to be at least from my perspective. I live an hour away from NO and eat there lunch and dinner quite a bit but I also know I have good choices here and getting better all the time.
I agree, was just saying that figuring that will be the hater's you anticipated coming into the threads first responses.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:02 pm to Martini
In the last six months, a flurry of new independent eateries have opened in Baton Rouge, including the Velvet Cactus, City Pork II, Barcadia, Crispy Catch, Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf, Modern Meals, a second Bistro Byronz and, downtown, a second Fresh Salads and Wraps, Jolie Pearl, Spotters and Matherne’s Supermarket, which has become a prime spot for take-away lunches.
It's getting better, but the above is depressing.
I know nothing about the restaurant business, except how to order a meal, and I know some of the pros on here disagree with me, but I think a place like Patois would print money in BR.
It's getting better, but the above is depressing.
I know nothing about the restaurant business, except how to order a meal, and I know some of the pros on here disagree with me, but I think a place like Patois would print money in BR.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:02 pm to LSU-MNCBABY
Yep. The article does have a link for "Chains started in BR." so that will give them more ammo.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:07 pm to Solo
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I know nothing about the restaurant business, except how to order a meal, and I know some of the pros on here disagree with me, but I think a place like Patois would print money in BR.
The dearth of that sort of place in BR is somewhat puzzling.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:10 pm to Martini
I think the fact that Baton Rouge will be getting more stops from Viking River cruises will only help.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:12 pm to kingbob
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I think the fact that Baton Rouge will be getting more stops from Viking River cruises will only help Piccadilly.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:16 pm to Solo
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the Velvet Cactus, City Pork II, Barcadia, Crispy Catch, Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf, Modern Meals, a second Bistro Byronz and, downtown, a second Fresh Salads and Wraps, Jolie Pearl, Spotters and Matherne’s Supermarket, which has become a prime spot for take-away lunches.
The food at Velvet Cactus sucks, but it seems like it would be a fun place to go and drink way too many margaritas.
Haven't been to City Pork II yet, but I'm a big fan of the original.
I like Barcadia. Excellent burgers and wings.
Crispy Catch is meh. There are too many other places like it that are cheaper.
Heard nothing good about Pat's
Haven't been to Modern Meals, but the food there looks good.
Bistro Byronz is doing gangbusters with that second location. Place is quite good.
I used to be a big fan of Fresh Salads and Wraps when I worked downtown.
Haven't been to Jolie Pearl yet, but it looks nice.
Haven't been to Spotters yet, but something like that was needed for downtown.
Matherene's has excellent plate lunches.
The list isn't that depressing.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:19 pm to timbo
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Bistro Byronz is doing gangbusters with that second location.
Where is it at?
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Haven't been to Spotters yet, but something like that was needed for downtown.
What's the concept for this place?
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Haven't been to Modern Meals, but the food there looks good.
It's kind-of a strange concept. Fresh, healthy food to go in reheatable containers with directions. Nothing is served hot. I guess it's designed as a place to pick up lunches for work for the week or something. The food looks good.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:36 pm to kingbob
Second Bistro Byronz is on Perkins Road, past Bluebonnet, in that Willow Grove development. I mean, if we lived in Willow Grove, we would probably go there 2-3 times a week, at least for drinks and apps.
Spotters makes fresh wraps, sandwiches, smoothies, salads, etc. They're right next to the Downtown YMCA. OK, they're similar to Fresh, on second thought. But I think people like those kinds of places.
One of my co-workers gets stuff from Modern Meals all the times. She's got a small child and she probably works 50 hours a week.
Spotters makes fresh wraps, sandwiches, smoothies, salads, etc. They're right next to the Downtown YMCA. OK, they're similar to Fresh, on second thought. But I think people like those kinds of places.
One of my co-workers gets stuff from Modern Meals all the times. She's got a small child and she probably works 50 hours a week.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:52 pm to timbo
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One of my co-workers gets stuff from Modern Meals all the times. She's got a small child and she probably works 50 hours a week.
So she just picks up a bunch of meals to heat up later in the week?
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:54 pm to Martini
Jackson, MS has better restaurants than BR.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 1:10 pm to Paul Allen
quote:Really working the troll route today I see.
Paul Allen
Posted on 4/15/15 at 1:46 pm to Solo
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a second Bistro Byronz
Nothing but chains in BR
Posted on 4/15/15 at 1:51 pm to Martini
Why does everything in BR have to be compared to New Orleans ?
Posted on 4/15/15 at 2:00 pm to TigerWise
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by TigerWise Why does everything in BR have to be compared to New Orleans ?
I don't know. Didn't compare them.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 2:03 pm to timbo
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Second Bistro Byronz is on Perkins Road
I don't get the huge love for Byronz. I mean, it's OK, but I've never been blown away.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 3:32 pm to LSUAfro
How so?
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