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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Neighborhood Italian fix: DiGiulio Brothers Italian Cafe is that Baton Rouge standby since 1987 turning out red-sauce classics and creative plates, from five-cheese lasagna and veal piccata to shrimp a la vodka and baked oysters.
Level up your weekend: Surge Entertainment packs bowling, laser tag, mini golf, sports simulators, an XD Dark Ride, and a big arcade into one spot, plus a full-service bar and a kitchen slinging Louisiana touches like Crawfish Eggrolls and Who Dat Shrimp.
Sip and unwind: When you just want to exhale after a long week, The River Room keeps it relaxed with lounge vibes, proper cocktails, and a patio that actually feels like Baton Rouge.
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The five stories Baton Rouge readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Grammy Award-winning R&B legend Bobby Brown surprised the Human Jukebox at Southern University in Baton Rouge during practice a week before the 2026 HBCU football season started.
Full story at hbcugameday.com ↗
Baton Rouge business DRYmedic Restoration Services is giving away three generators as part of its “Power Up Louisiana” giveaway, which runs until Sept.
Full story at newsbreak.com ↗
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has criticized former head coach Brian Kelly's long-held approach to the coin toss, stating that "it's not the old days where you just say, tails never fails."
Full story at essentiallysports.com ↗
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, named ESPN’�s #1 Sports Bar in America, is planning a new company-owned restaurant at 8150 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, set to open in early 2027.
Full story at lifestyle.kbew98country.com ↗
The Pecue Lane interchange in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been opened to improve traffic flow and accommodate growth in the area.
Full story at yahoo.com ↗
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