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re: What’s the story behind the eyesore of Esplanade Shopping Center in Baton Rouge off I-10?
Posted on 10/7/26 at 7:08 am to PapaPogey
Posted on 10/7/26 at 7:08 am to PapaPogey
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Fox and the hound had great pool tables and great beer specials back in the day.
I remember when they first opened: beautiful women everywhere!
Posted on 10/7/26 at 7:11 am to pdubya76
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My mom worked at Gilhe’s back in the 80’s/90’s.
I dated a girl who worked there back in the 80s. Your Mother’s name isn’t Lauren, is it?
Posted on 10/7/26 at 7:56 am to Paul Allen
Personally I miss Glen's Bombay Club back in the early 90s. You could watch some very interesting interactions between older men and recently graduated sorority types not necessarily looking for a full M.R.S. degree.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 8:13 am to Shorts Guy
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Used to have a ton of good tenants and I couldn’t figure out why it emptied out. I’d assumed the price per sq ft was too high.
When did the more drinking places come in? Hooters and pool halls don't bring the best of customers to the area. And that can scare off customers to adjacent businesses.
This post was edited on 10/7/26 at 8:14 am
Posted on 10/7/26 at 8:31 am to Paul Allen
I have lived in BR my whole life and never knew that was called the Esplanade Shopping Center.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 8:36 am to UnitedFruitCompany
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have you seen what Ball Arena and the Kroenke folks announced there?
I hadn't seen this particular development. Entertainment districts are now attached to most new stadium builds.
It's my understanding that the same developer who is responsible for the entertainment district at the Titans new stadium in Nashville, is also discussing a similar district for the new BR arena.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 8:42 am to KiwiHead
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Personally I miss Glen's Bombay Club back in the early 90s. You could watch some very interesting interactions between older men and recently graduated sorority types not necessarily looking for a full M.R.S. degree.
Was that the one kinda next door to where Hooters is, facing College Drive?
If not, what was that bar called? I remember going there a lot in the early 2000's and damned if I can remember its name.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 9:33 am to lsuwins3
There was a brewery where Fox and Hound was? I don’t recall that.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 9:51 am to LSUGrad9295
Paparazzi
Posted on 10/7/26 at 10:09 am to Cool Hand Luke
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Paparazzi
That isn't what I am trying to think of.
What I am trying to think of (I think) is where Poet's used to be
Posted on 10/7/26 at 10:23 am to Paul Allen
I like nostalgia
I remember there being a post office in that mall forever ago. At least I think there was.
I also fondly remember the shopping center on the corner of Sherwood and Coursey where Quarters was when it had an indoor portion. I remember it being insanely dimly lit, there being wall art of Farmer and Wife, and there being some sort of sporting goods store in the very back which is why I was there a lot, usually after being left in the Foxies daycare for like 6 hours every day.
I hope the Sumerian demon lets us relive these memories while it harvests us for energy.
I remember there being a post office in that mall forever ago. At least I think there was.
I also fondly remember the shopping center on the corner of Sherwood and Coursey where Quarters was when it had an indoor portion. I remember it being insanely dimly lit, there being wall art of Farmer and Wife, and there being some sort of sporting goods store in the very back which is why I was there a lot, usually after being left in the Foxies daycare for like 6 hours every day.
I hope the Sumerian demon lets us relive these memories while it harvests us for energy.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 10:42 am to Paul Allen
You guys aren't from Baton Rouge if you've never heard of the Cockpit. Where a lot of old BR would hang their hat when not at the club. Was located where Chris' is now.
As to Esplanade...Vey lost pretty much all of his wealth in a terrible software investment. If my memory serves me correct, Rick Hartley and David Vey agreed to place profits from Esplanade in an account to fund future projects, requiring both parties to sign off on access to the account. When David's investments turned sour, he wanted access to the Esplanade account and it ultimately caused their partnership demise. When David lost his money his wife left him, as any decent supportive wife not out for money would do...
Sad story.
As to Esplanade...Vey lost pretty much all of his wealth in a terrible software investment. If my memory serves me correct, Rick Hartley and David Vey agreed to place profits from Esplanade in an account to fund future projects, requiring both parties to sign off on access to the account. When David's investments turned sour, he wanted access to the Esplanade account and it ultimately caused their partnership demise. When David lost his money his wife left him, as any decent supportive wife not out for money would do...
Sad story.
This post was edited on 10/7/26 at 10:44 am
Posted on 10/7/26 at 10:44 am to Paul Allen
Lance runs a good bar -Hayride Scandal over there. His other one-Pelican to Mars- is great.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 11:16 am to BeachDude022
Poets.
JHC I’m old.
JHC I’m old.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 11:42 am to Shexter
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1987?
Heat wasn't released in theaters until 1995.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 11:47 am to Paul Allen
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There was a brewery where Fox and Hound was? I don’t recall that.
Not in the same suite as the Fox and the Hound.
It was Capital City Brewery and it was on the other side in the corner suite closest to the intersection of college and corporate.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 11:52 am to AndyCBR
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Heat wasn't released in theaters until 1995.
Wrong movie, youngster.
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Heat is a 1987 action crime drama starring Burt Reynolds as a tough Las Vegas bodyguard and compulsive gambler.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 1:49 pm to BeachDude022
I watched The Domecoming at Fox and Hound 20 years ago.
The eye sore is NOT the old Fox and Hound...its the spot next door. The show it everyday on WBRZ from a traffic cam.
The eye sore is NOT the old Fox and Hound...its the spot next door. The show it everyday on WBRZ from a traffic cam.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 1:56 pm to TJ_Burke
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You guys aren't from Baton Rouge if you've never heard of the Cockpit. Where a lot of old BR would hang their hat when not at the club. Was located where Chris' is now.
Chris’ is occupying the original Cockpit building.
Posted on 10/7/26 at 2:06 pm to pdubya76
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Todd Garland, RFD, Benneton)
Pretty sure there was an RFD in University Shopping Center in the 80s. Can't remember if there was a Todd Garland or not (I think there was).
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