Specialty Stores of Baton Rouge – LA Boilers

By: Mark 2741 Oneal Ln Baton Rouge, LA 70816-3126 (225) 752-0211 In this start of a new series, I wanted to focus on LA Boilers. Located on Oneal Lane, this small shop boils up seafood with big flavor. Upon entering the store, you will notice a long display case showcasing only Louisiana seafood. Fresh shrimp [...]

TJ Ribs

2324 South Acadian Thruway 225.383.7427 6330 Siegen Lane 225.291.8100 http://www.tjribs.com by:  Chad Since the late 1980’s it has been nearly impossible to be in Baton Rouge and think of ribs without thinking of those two letters – TJ.  Thomas “T.J.” Moran, isn’t a Baton Rouge native, but adopted the city as his own, and quickly [...]

Local Owner Interview: Scott Duffer & Robert Raach – South of Philly

By: Chad Scott Duffer and Robert Raach are co-owners of South of Philly, an authentic, Philly cheesesteak restaurant located at 4353 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd in Baton Rouge.  Both are east coast natives who after years of dabbling in the restaurant business found themselves in Baton Rouge, bringing their beloved steaks to our city.  These guys were [...]

On The Half Shell

37390 Perkins Rd. Ste. ABC Prairieville, LA 225-673-1951 9828 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 225-767-3667 http://www.onthehalfshell.biz by:  Chad Author Jonathan Swift is quoted as having said, “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster”.  That may be true, but here in south Louisiana, bold men and women eat them up in large quantities.  [...]