It was Shady’s, then it was Tops, then The Levee and The Bandit. The spot nestled along East Boyd Drive near LSU has been home to a multitude of bars and concepts—but none that resulted in long-lasting success. Hoping to change that is new tenant Dead Poet, which opens to the public Thursday, Jan. 17. Already, the bar seems to be doing things a little differently. Upon first glance, Dead…
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It’s 11 a.m., and the doors just opened at Sneaker Politics. It’s release day for the “Salt” Adidas Yeezy 500s, and customers have been waiting in their cars in the parking lot for the last half hour. They dash into the store, eager to get their hands on the shoes. Sneaker Politics staff scurry from one customer to another, fitting each one for their proper shoe size before sending them…
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Foodies: Grab your stretchy pants. New Orleans event company My House Social and Baton Rouge's The Red Cake Events are hosting the Louisiana Street Food Festival downtown for the second year—and it's bringing the heat. More than 25 Louisiana chefs and food vendors will line River Road in front of the Raising Cane's River Center to serve unique dishes from food trucks and pop-up tents on Saturday, Jan. 19. Alongside Baton…
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The Metro Council is no stranger to controversy, but the highly charged search for a new airport director was one for the books. Top executives at Baton Rouge Metro Airport threw their hats in the ring, candidates from around the country flew in, and nearly all of them dropped out after the political infighting and sluggish pace that ensued. The position is appointed by the council. But council members…
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