Beignets are a staple of south Louisiana, but there are only a handful of spots in Baton Rouge to enjoy them. “My parents were complaining about driving across town to go to Coffee Call, and I said, ‘That’s it. Let’s open a beignet and coffee shop,'” says Ryan Hobdy who, with his father Darryl, had been casting about for a new business concept. The two launched Beignet Done That in…
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Michael Anderson is an odd mix of aspirational. He’s had a career that would spark inconsolable envy in two categories: aspiring artists and fashion designers for his success in painting and apparel making, and sports fans for his myriad collaborations with premier athletes. The 30-year-old LSU alumnus and former oil and gas engineer is the founder and (for now) one-man factory behind a brand that, if you follow any branch…
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SEPT. 3 Get ready for a night of laughs at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel when Ron White (a.k.a. “Tater Salad”) takes the stage. White has entertained crowds as a stand-up comedian for over 30 years. Known as a comedic storyteller, he’s sure to share some hilarious life stories. tatersalad.com SEPT. 10 Battle of Baton Rouge: Tiger Stadium hosts one of the most exciting games of the season, when the LSU…
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Photography by Jordan Hefler In our humble opinion, LSU fans are the best in the nation. So show off that purple and gold pride everywhere you go with some totally awesome digital wallpapers. Click the images below to save them to your desktop or phone. And don’t forget to tag us @225batonrouge with any cool game-day photos you take for a chance to be featured on our pages. For desktop…
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