November was a busy month for the culinary scene, with long-awaited openings like Luna Cocina and Crafted Nibbles, not to mention a new location for Caroline’s Cookies and a renovation reveal at Mason’s Grill.
The holiday season also began in earnest, with the debut of a brand-new light display and local markets and eateries carving out holiday hours and menus.
In case you missed ’em, here are November 2024’s most-read stories on 225batonrouge.com.
10. Inside the newly renovated Mason’s Grill, redesigned for regulars and a growing dinner crowd
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9. First look inside Louisiana Lights, Baton Rouge’s long-awaited holiday display
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8. First Look: Vicious Biscuit brings its messy, creative breakfasts to Gonzales
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7. Local market owner fulfills sweet dream of selling his grandmother’s holiday pie
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6. First Look: Caroline’s Cookies opens second Baton Rouge location
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5. The supermarket hot food line is one of Baton Rouge’s best-kept secrets
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4. First Look: Crafted Nibbles, a new build-your-own cheese box bar, opens soon in Baton Rouge
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3. Baton Rouge restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2024
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2. A guide to White Light Night, with 200+ local makers and the return of a shuttle service Friday
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1. First Look: Luna Cocina brings rooftop views, margarita jello shots and a twist on Mexican fare
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