Finished up lunch with my Dad at Doe's Eat Place - first time there and guaranteed will NOT be my last! Doe's is a long-time Baton Rouge restaurant located on Government Blvd in Mid-City. They are known for their steaks and just general fantastic food. We started with Brussel Sprouts which were roasted to perfection. Just a touch of heat, but plenty of texture from the roasting. My father and I both ended up getting the Chicken Fried Steak. Being born and raised in Texa

In 2025 the Michelin Guide issued their first ever star and recommended guide listing for restaurants in the American South and the Baton Rouge Area landed not one but two restaurants on the recommended guild - Elsie's Plate & Pie and the St Francisville Inn ! I've written about Elsie's Plate & Pie multiple times as their restaurant is just a few blocks from my home in Mid-City Baton Rouge. It really is one of the very best restaurants in all of Baton Rouge and their inclus

Site Selection Magazine has named Baton Rouge as a Top 10 US Metro Area for Economic Growth! The magazine analyzed data from 2021 - 2025 including metrics measuring project affiliated job creation and capital expenditures in conjunction with funding received from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This ranking is important as companies evaluate their options in either relocating their operations to Baton Rouge or expanding their already existing operations based locally. Th

Orion Engineers + Constructors has elected to move their corporate headquarters from Alabama to Baton Rouge! This is an important and visible win for the Baton Rouge economy and a very public endorsement of the economic climate of our city. The company already has a facility in South Baton Rouge - 70810, currently employing 45 workers. This relocation is expected to add 50 brand new, high paying jobs to the Baton Rouge economy with an average salary of $100,000 per job. Th

St Joseph's Academy is one of the finest private schools in all of Baton Rouge. It is an all-girl Catholic School located in Mid-City Baton Rouge 70808. I recently had the pleasure of attending their premier annual fundraising event - the Soiree. It is a night of fun, dancing, live and silent auction bidding and great food and drink. This year set a record for funds raised at the Soiree - funds that are used to help fund the academic excellence at SJA. SJA has won numero

New exciting economic news for Baton Rouge has just dropped. ChillCo which is an commercial HVAC company headquartered in St Tammany Parish is expanding their Baton Rouge based facility. Their Baton Rouge operation has been in place for 15 years, but the company has now decided to purchase and expand their current facility. They are spending $2,400,000 to refurbish, renovate and expand their facility on Airline Hwy in Baton Rouge which they expect to be complete in about 6

I enjoyed a super lunch at the best burger place in all of Baton Rouge - Curbside Burgers! JJ Feel Good Burger (Turkey, Avocado, Butter...

Time for another lunch at one of my father's favorite places in all of Baton Rouge - Elsie's Plate & Pie! I just cannot say enough good...

(Shrimp & Crab Bisque) I had the opportunity to enjoy a super lunch at Sullivan's Steakhouse in Baton Rouge in late September as part of...

Louisiana is poised for some exception job & wage growth over the next few years with at least 6 mega projects that have been approved...

Had another great lunch with my Dad at Chili's in Baton Rouge! My father has become obsessed with the 3 for $10.99 lunch offerings, so I...

Loren Scott - longtime economic professor and forecaster for Louisiana - has just recently come out with his jobs/economic growth...

Just finished up a lunch at one of the very best restaurants in all of Baton Rouge - Mestizos! It is a Louisiana/Mexican fusion cuisine...

I've finished up the month of September 2025 with 72 total miles and 726 total miles for the year. It was a decent month and I missed 9...

We made a repeat appearance at one of our new, favorite restaurant - Willie's! This was our second trip there and the food & service...

Time for another lunch at one of my father's favorite places in all of Baton Rouge - Elsie's Plate & Pie! I just cannot say enough good...

Earlier this year I completed in my third consecutive Mardi Gras Mambo 10K which takes place in downtown Baton Rouge. This race is...

A couple of months ago, I was selected to be part of a promotional video shoot for The Queen Casino in Baton Rouge. The first cut of the...

I graduated from UT with an Economics Degree and have been huge fan my entire life. My mother and my sister both graduated from UT and...

Got distracted with all the New Year's stuff and forgot to post pictures from my New Year's Eve celebration. I was invited over to a...