Food & Dining

My Three Favorite Restaurants in Central, Louisiana Just on the outskirts of the hustle and bustle of Baton Rouge is the City of Central, where you can find some great dining experiences for you and your family. On the nights where I'm exhausted from work and just don't have the energy to cook, but I still need to feed my family, I have a few favorite staples that I can rely on. I find these three favorite restaurants to always be consistent and worth the money. Sweet Rice This Thai restaurant is the newest on the block but has already garnered quite a following. It is owned by a dynamic husband and wife team who greet all their customers with a smile. The atmosphere...

Best Places To Watch LSU Football In Baton Rouge Living in the heart of Louisiana's Tiger Country makes football season even that much more exciting - especially when LSU takes the field. Whether you are a long-time diehard fan or just visiting town for the game, there’s no shortage of great places to watch LSU Football in Baton Rouge. From sprawling sports bars with extensive beer menus and mouth-watering bites to bistros with house specialties and creative cocktails, these are some of the city’s best spots to kick back and enjoy an exciting evening watching The Fighting Tigers battle it out on the field. If you need kid-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge, we also have you covered. There is everything...

Sausage, Potatoes & Green Beans :: A Quick and Easy Crock Pot Dinner Recipe Weekdays can sometimes get pretty busy. This quick and easy crock pot dish, made with sausage, hearty potatoes and yummy green beans, will help out on those busy school nights when you’re not sure what to prepare. This makes the perfect crock pot dinner meal ::  Ingredients :: •Potatoes •Fresh green beans •Smoked sausage •White Onion •Olive oil •Tony Chachere’s, garlic powder and Italian seasoning (you can also add additional seasonings of your choice) Instructions :: Place the green beans, potatoes, sausage and onions in the crock pot. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle Tony’s, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Toss to fully coat. Cover with the lid and cook on medium for two or three hours....

Happy Barbecue Month :: Let’s Celebrate The month of May is National Barbecue Month! It gives everyone a chance to get together with family and friends and enjoy some barbecue. So let’s fire up those grills and cook some barbecue. When it comes to eating yummy barbecue, the sides served are very important. A side that’s a must for me is potato salad. I can’t eat barbecue without it. Some other common sides are baked beans, macaroni and even some delicious corn on the cob. In honor of Barbecue Month, I have listed a few restaurants below that serve some tasty barbecue. Don’t forget you can also celebrate by grilling in your own backyard on a nice sunny day. Here’s a list...

A Mother’s Day Restaurant Guide Mother’s Day is near. Let’s celebrate the special moms in our life and treat them to a nice brunch or dinner. I have listed below a few restaurants that are offering specials on Mother’s Day. Here are few restaurants offering specials :: Sullivan’s Steakhouse Celebrate Mother’s Day with Sullivan's SteakHouse. They will be offering a full menu on Sunday, May 12th. Also if you're planning to stay in, you can preorder the Mother’s Day box portioned for 5 people. Preorder begins Monday, April 22. Available for pickup Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 am-11:00 pm and Sunday May 12 from 11:00 am -10pm. Fleming’s Steakhouse Offering a 3 course Mother’s Day weekend lunch menu featuring savory selections such as  Baby Gem Shellfish...