Alexander’s Highland Market to open in March

Along with the big players like Trader Joe’s, Costco and Rouse’s moving into the Baton Rouge market, there’s also a new gourmet grocery store opening in the Highland and North Perkins area next month—Alexander’s Highland Market. The brainchild of Ascension Parish brothers Reid, Lathan and Ryan Alexander, this 37,000-square-foot grocery will be stuffed with trendy offerings including organic foods, a coffee bar, full-service deli and bakery, and a pharmacy. An extensive wine and liquor section and seafood market packed with Gulf seafood are also expected, as well as a wealth of locally grown produce—a boon to those in the area without easy access to a farmers market. The family also owns Murray’s Supermarket in St. Amant, an institution that traces its roots back to 1921. alexandersmkt.com