Dine Roundup: Boutin’s files for bankruptcy, Winn-Dixie gets new look

‘Business Report’: Boutin’s restaurant files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Stephanie Riegel of Business Report wrote Monday that Boutin’s, a popular Cajun eatery, has filed a Chapter 11 voluntary reorganization petition in federal bankruptcy court. However, the restaurant’s owner says Boutin’s will remain open during reorganization. The restaurant has been open since 2001 at the space at 8832 Bluebonnet Blvd., which was previously occupied by Mulate’s. In early 2012, the restaurant expanded to a second location in north Baton Rouge, but that location has closed. Read the full story.

Two Winn-Dixie stores unveil new looks and offerings
Winn-Dixie is celebrating the grand openings of two newly remodeled stores, one in Baton Rouge at 13002 Coursey Blvd. and the other in Prairieville at 17682 Airline Highway, where the celebration takes place Friday, Nov. 21. Renovations at the locations include new deli departments, enhanced bakeries, new lobster tanks, expanded in-store liquor sections, refreshed decor and new flooring. Both stores also now offer quick grab-and-go options, including a hot bar area with custom-made subs and wraps, chicken wings, barbecue chicken and fresh sushi. As part of the grand opening at the Coursey location earlier this week, Winn-Dixie also gave $55,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in the greater Baton Rouge area. For more information, click here.