Maddie Scott

of 3 Remi DeMatteo, Alan Walter and Lance Paddock raise glasses of Schlitz beer from the last case that was bought at Pelican to Mars from

of 2 Inside Bally's Baton Rouge is a two-lane bowling alley that customers can rent by the hour, pictured here on June 25, 2026.

Vals is opening in Baton Rouge on Wednesday at 7242 Perkins Road, pictured here on June 29, 2026.

Near Southern University, the original location of Blue Store Chicken is closing its doors. The last day of operation is this week.

of 5 Deidre Brown, AKA Chef Victory, prepares a plate at Vivian's Rotisserie and Grill in Main Street Market on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Staff photos by Javier Gallegos

of 2 Tacos, elotes and an empanada at Vals in Baton Rouge pictured on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Staff photos by Javier Gallegos

Parish Biscuit Co is opening its second location at 220 W. Lee Dr., Baton Rouge, pictured here on July 6, 2026.

of 3 Hearsay Social Club pictured on Thursday, July 8, 2026. Staff photos by Javier Gallegos

of 2 Daruma Ramen pictured on Friday, February 20, 2026. The interior at Brasserie Byronz features a renovated space with new flooring, banquettes and bar area.

Construction is near completion on Counter Culture's new truck, pictured here on June 14, 2026.