Latte e Miele offers cooling summer treats

For the last three years, Latte e Miele (Map it!) has wooed Baton Rougeans with its uniquely flavored, impeccably textured Italian gelato—no small feat in a region built on unrestrained goodies like pralines and bread pudding. Co-owner Luca DiMartino makes his base from scratch, a rarity among American gelaterias, and he is intent on pursuing as many regional ingredients as possible. The number of flavors has tripled since the spot opened on Highland Road, in part because gelato converts keep filing in to see what’s new and seasonal. The gelato shop is poised to expand to a new location in Bocage with additional food and drink offerings this summer, with a planned opening date before the end of July. Click here to read the rest of the story. —Maggie Heyn Richardson