Dine: briefs

in august, the lsu faculty club restaurant officially began its transition to become ?The Club at LSU Union Square, a fine dining destination for both lunch and dinner. Located at the corner of Highland and Raphael Semmes roads, The Club at LSU Union Square will be open for lunch on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and for dinner Thursday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Private dining rooms for up to 45 guests may be reserved during regular club hours.

Lynn Boutin, owner of Boutin’s Restaurant, has found serious success at his new location in North Baton Rouge, which is set to gross more than $1 million in its first year. The restaurant includes a Cajun breakfast menu Friday-Sunday. “So many people who live and work in the area have thanked us for opening our restaurant,” Boutin says. “And the amazing thing is that most of our business has come from word of mouth so far. It’s really exciting.”