Baton Rouge, LA

Lagniappe. That little extra. The part you didn't expect but are pleased to have. And when it comes to tailgating at Alex Box Baseball Stadium, well folks that's what we have now. Lagniappe. A gift to the fans from a baseball team that had virtually been written off after a less than extraordinary start to their season.

The excitement was palpable this weekend as the streaking tigers bulldozed their way through the NCAA Regional Tournament. And the tailgating was as hot as Blake Dean's bat. All around "The Box", the flag's were fluttering, the grills were smoking and the jambalaya pots simmered in a sea of purple and gold.

New Orleans, LA

On the rare occasion that the higher powers look down on New Orleans and grant a dry, low humidity evening, there is no better way to celebrate than with a meal in one of the Crescent City's picturesque courtyards. Uptown's Martinique Bistro has one of the best.
Vine covered brick walls separate the restaurant's quiet, jasmine scented courtyard from the bustle of Magazine Street. Large canvas umbrellas over the tables, twinkling strands of lights and a small fountain in the center give the courtyard a cozy and romantic feel. Though the atmosphere on its own is worthy of a visit, the food steals the spotlight at this sophisticated bistro.

New Orleans, LA

Don't get me wrong; bar food has it's place in the culinary world. Heaping piles of nachos can be quite tasty and a gooey basket of cheese fries can curb a craving that can be satisfied in no other way. But when picking a sports bar where I can enjoy, what I hope to be, a good game and a few beers, I look for a place that can branch beyond the generic bar-food menu. The Ugly Dog Saloon does just that, and they do it well.

Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA

While the category of the restaurant may seem typical, Reginelli’s is far from the standard pizza joint. Twelve years after the first Reginelli’s opened its doors; owners Darryl Reginelli and Bruce Erhardt have established five additional eateries.
With all of the locations in Louisiana, Reginelli’s has brought a unique Italian flare and flavor to the Cajun state. Inside and out, Reginelli’s is decked in bright décor; with custard walls painted with geometric shapes in blues, greens, and oranges—you won’t find any checked tablecloths here.