Brandon’s Cajun Cafe

4215 S. Sherwood Forest Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225-292-6262 By: Chad Whenever I learn about a new restaurant in town, I get excited.  This is especially the case when it’s a locally owned establishment, and one that offers something different or unique.  When I learned of Brandon’s Cajun Café my excitement over the newness was [...]

Worth the Drive? Roberto’s River Road Restaurant

River Road (3 miles south of Gardere Ln, or 1/4 mile north of Bayou Paul Ln) Sunshine, LA 70780 225.642.5999 http://www.robertosrestaurant.net by: Chad So you might be asking, with all the restaurants in the Baton Rouge area, why would one venture out on these deadly Louisiana highways way out to the far reaches of the [...]

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 [...]

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.  [...]