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Lunch at Chow Yum - 70808, January 2026!
Had a great lunch at Chow Yum earlier this week! Chow Yum is a popular, but underrated restaurant located in the Overpass area of Mid-City Baton Rouge in 70808. It's tucked away just off of Perkins Rd and I forget it's there - which is a mistake as the food is just tremendous. All the dishes are hand crafted and they have a very flavorful menu - with an item or 2 for everyone's taste. Lunch service was packed by the time we were finished up and it was a random Wednesday tha
Jan 241 min read
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Back for another fantastic meal at Doe's Eat Place - 70806, December 2025!
Finished up another lunch with my Dad at Doe's Eat Place - it was so good 3 weeks ago, that we had to go back! Doe's is a long-time Baton Rouge restaurant located on Government Blvd in Mid-City. We started with a 1/2 order of tamales. Doe's has been serving their famous tamales since 1941 and man were they great. They really reminded me of what I grew up eating in Texas. All beef tamales with a spicy, deep flavored chili for a topping. My Dad got the fried shrimp po'boy
Dec 20, 20252 min read
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Lunch with my Father at Doe's Eat Place - 70806, November 2025!
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
Nov 26, 20252 min read
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Baton Rouge Area lands 2 restaurants on the initial Michelin Guide's 2025 Recommended List! (70806 & 70775)
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
Nov 8, 20251 min read
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July 2025 Lunch at Curbside Burgers in Baton Rouge (70806)!
I enjoyed a super lunch at the best burger place in all of Baton Rouge - Curbside Burgers! JJ Feel Good Burger (Turkey, Avocado, Butter...
Oct 19, 20251 min read
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Lunch at Elsie's Plate & Pie with my Dad (Baton Rouge - 70806)!
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...
Oct 17, 20252 min read
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September 2025 Lunch at Sullivan's Steakhouse in Baton Rouge!
(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...
Oct 15, 20251 min read
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October 2025 Lunch at Chili's in Baton Rouge!
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...
Oct 9, 20252 min read
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September 2025 Lunch at Mestizos!
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...
Oct 4, 20252 min read
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Lunch at Willie's with my Dad (Baton Rouge - 70816)!
We made a repeat appearance at one of our new, favorite restaurant - Willie's! This was our second trip there and the food & service...
Sep 26, 20251 min read
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2025 Louisiana Real Estate Continuing Education Complete!
Each year all real estate agents and brokers are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education including a mandatory 4 hour class...
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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Lunch at Elsie's Plate & Pie with my Dad (Baton Rouge - 70806)!
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...
Jun 2, 20252 min read
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Lunch at Willie's with my Dad (Baton Rouge - 70816)!
Had a great lunch with my Dad at a new restaurant - Willie's! We had heard of Willie's but hadn't made the trip over to Coursey to try...
May 28, 20251 min read
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December 2023 Lunch at Reginelli's!
Had a great lunch with my Dad at one of his favorite restaurants - Reginelli's! It is originally a New Orleans based restaurant that has...
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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Baton Rouge Restaurant - JED's Local - 70806!
I had the chance to eat at the newly re-imagined JED's Local on Monday night and man was it great! The restaurant recently re-opened...
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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Economic impact of Government St Road Improvement Project (Road Diet) in Baton Rouge
Several years ago, a controversial (at the time) plan was put forward for a complete revamp of busy Government St in Baton Rouge. ...
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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September 2023 Lunch at Mestizo!
Just finished up a lunch at one of the very best restaurants in all of Baton Rouge - Mestizo! It is a Louisiana/Mexican fusion cuisine...
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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Taste of Mid-City Baton Rouge
I had a chance to attend this inaugural event on Sunday 5/21/23. It was a great, family friendly afternoon benefiting Youth City Lab. ...
May 24, 20231 min read
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