by: RefChef Thanks to reader RefChef for this submission. He does a good job outlining some of the great restaurants of Baton Rouge from the past. Enjoy. Old Skool BR restaurants from Back in the Day located on Airline Hwy: Europe’s was one of the best restaurants in BR. The Chicken Livers Marsala was to [...]
Mmmemories – Roma Deli
In the spot that currently houses Taste of Asia, there was once a great little Italian deli/restaurant called Roma Deli. One might say that it would be easy to forget given the quantity of Italian restaurants in this city, but this place was special. From the cozy atmosphere to the great food, it was a [...]
Mmmemories – The Harlequin
by: Ginger I remember that day like it was yesterday. I strode confidently into La Madeleine on Jefferson Hwy., eager to get my fix. I stepped up the dessert counter and announced my choice without hesitation. “One harlequin please.” The response was like a slap in the face. “We don’t carry the harlequin anymore.” “WHAT?!?” Much [...]
Mmmemories – China Express
by: Chad The original China Express was opened on Coursey Blvd nearly 30 years ago by Nelson Lew. It was the first Chinese establishment in that part of Baton Rouge, and quickly became a popular place for good, fresh Chinese cuisine. Unlike the typical Chinese buffets found everywhere, everything was made to order, nothing sat [...]
