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Food & Drink

Mudbug mania: How crawfish prices are impacting Baton Rouge events and seasonal offerings

We have good news and bad news. The good news is crawfish prices are starting to decline. The bad news is some local crawfish-centered events and restaurant specials have been canceled or delayed due to the crawdad crisis.  It’s no secret crawfish have had a heftier price tag this season. In fact, Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration for the industry this week. Crawdad availability has been hindered by…

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Style & Home

Mid City’s newest toy shop, The Modern Munchkin Co., promotes open-ended play

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the current business hours. It’s all work and all play for The Modern Munchkin Co. owner Whitney Tiemann. Her free-play storefront opened this past weekend inside Electric Depot with plenty of products and activities that delighted both parents and their kiddos.  Inside the spot formerly occupied by Sweet Baton Rouge, Tiemann covered blank walls with colorful painted arches and murals, including…

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Things to do

Earlapalooza will bring hip-hop celebs to Baton Rouge this weekend

The Wearin’ of the Green Parade might end after the last float rolls down Perkins Road this Saturday, March 16. But, at Uncle Earl’s, its annual parking lot shindig keeps the festivities going with live music, drinks and St. Paddy’s celebration. This year’s Earlapalooza lineup includes notable hip-hop names like T.I., P$C, Domani, 2 Live Crew, Mannie Fresh,  plus New Orleans funk-rock band Flow Tribe and more. Uncle Earl’s owner…

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Our City

Laura Siu-Nguyen launched Night Market BTR last year. She has even bigger plans for 2024

For Laura Siu-Nguyen, Honduras will always be home. It’s where she was born and raised. It’s where her parents still live and run their business. But, Nguyen has found a second home in Baton Rouge. The Capital City is where she moved after marrying her husband, Kenny. It’s where she found a welcoming group of friends. And, it’s where she hopes to foster a thriving community that’s as proud of…

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