Ruffino's opens Lafayette location
Ruffino's on the River opened this week in Lafayette. The new upscale restaurant is in the former Cochon Lafayette building, located in the River Ranch development on the Vermilion River. Co-owner Ruffin Rodrigue told
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Dine) Restaurants
From 225: An exotic twist on the margarita
You might take one look at Kona Grill's Hibiscus Margarita and think it's too much. The drink has an exotic name, a raspberry color, and the actual flower perched on the edge of the glass. It wouldn't be out of place on an episode of Gossip...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Dine) Foodies
Authentic jambalaya cook-off at Gonzales Jambalaya Festival
There’s no better time to test Gonzales’s "Jambalaya Capital of the World" claim than at the Jambalaya Festival held over Memorial Day weekend. Gonzales will once again host its annual four-day festival complete with carnival rides, a 5K...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Dine) Du Jour
B.R. ranked No. 88 on list of metros for business locations
Of the 380 metro areas Area Development ranks in its Leading Locations for 2013 list, Lafayette is said to be the top city in which to locate a business as it emerges from the recession as an economic front-runner. Baton Rouge is ranked No.
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
'Tres' Bernhard in court for sentencing today
Former attorney James M. "Tres" Bernhard III is in U.S. District Court this morning, where he is expected to be sentenced on a single count of wire fraud. Earlier this year, Bernhard pleaded guilty to wire fraud and for diverting funds from his...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Vitter to appear at $5,000-a-head gator hunt, fundraiser
U.S. Sen. David Vitter will spend several days this fall raising money for an outside group set up to support him in both state and federal elections, Politico reports, fueling speculation that the Republican may be preparing to run for...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
'Business Report': University leaders aim to embrace the digital age
In the business world, "adapt or die" is a truism. The ubiquity of the Internet is altering—in some cases, radically upending—the models for all sorts of industries. Exhibit A: the current turmoil in print journalism. Higher education is...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Council approves driver safety course for city-parish employees
All current employees of the city-parish who are authorized to drive municipal vehicles will have to take a four-hour driver safety course every two years, following Metro Council approval Wednesday of an ordinance by Councilman Buddy Amoroso. The...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
News roundup: BRAC looks to connect B.R. businesses with IBM … Tropical Isle owner gets $4M in trademark suit … Exxon Mobil gets record-low score in corporate gay-rights ranking
Feeling blue: In response to requests from local businesses for information on how to form a relationship with IBM as the company prepares to come to Baton Rouge, BRAC has set up an online form on its website to connect with IBM.
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
'225 Weekender': Bayou Country Superfest is here
We all know where Louisiana country music fans will be this weekend. Bayou Country Superfest kicks off two days of live music in LSU's Tiger Stadium on Saturday. This year's performers include Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker on...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
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