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A Chicken Shawarma Plate from Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe

A Chicken Shawarma Plate from Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe

Photo by Karen Gros

Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe in Baton Rouge, LA

Good food at affordable prices

by Karen Gros | January 26, 2012

Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe is a family-owned restaurant located on Nicholson Drive, north of Louisiana State University, that specializes in Greek and Lebanese food. Atcha Greek & Lebanese Cafe has been in business at this location since 1998 as a full service restaurant. Before the restaurant was launched, the family opened a bakery (Atcha Bakery) here and supplied freshly baked breads and desserts to the area. The baked goods were so popular, the family …


Old State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge, LA

Old State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge, LA

Photo by Karen Gros

Bucket List for Baton Rouge, LA

Top things to do and see in Baton Rouge, LA

by Karen Gros | December 20, 2011

Baton Rouge, LA has been growing by leaps and bounds since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The movie industry has also opened the doors in showcasing our beautiful city to the world with movies shooting in the capital city year round. Tourism has benefited from these things and have drawn more tourists to the area. So what are the top attractions in Baton Rouge? Here’s my list of attractions that first-timers to Baton Rouge should …


New Year's Fireworks

New Year's Fireworks

Photo by Suzanne S.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, LA

All-inclusive New Year's Eve package

by Karen Gros | December 12, 2011

Looking for that ultimate place to celebrate New Year's Eve this year?  We found the perfect deal for those that want to have a nice dinner, party it up and not have to get out on the road to go home.  The Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge is offering New Year's Eve package deals that are hard to resist and beat!

We picked the Crown Royal to highlight for this post for several reasons:

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Santastic Holiday Theme at the Mall of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA

Santastic Holiday Theme at the Mall of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA

Photo by Karen Gros

Holiday Shopping and Santa at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, LA

Santa comes to the Mall of Louisiana!

by Karen Gros | December 11, 2011

The holiday spirit is in the air and if you haven't found it yet, you haven't been to the Mall of Louisiana!  Santastic is one of the premier attractions this holiday season at the mall and is located in the Center Court. 

Santastic features a wonderful holiday set, which includes falling snow, a mailbox for the kids to mail their holiday letters and wish lists to Santa, a Naughty or Nice Meter, and of course, the …


Christmas Parade float

Christmas Parade float

Photo by kconners, via morguefilefree

Christmas Parade in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA

Catch Battle of the Bands before the parade at Lafayette Park

by Karen Gros | December 09, 2011

Tis the season to be merry and what better way to ring in the holiday season than a Christmas Parade?  The Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm in downtown Baton Rouge, LA. 

This will be the 61st year the Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade has rolled through the streets of Baton Rouge bringing joy and entertainment to the crowds that line the streets to see the floats …


LSU Tiger Stadium

LSU Tiger Stadium

Photo by Karen Gros

Best Place to Propose in Baton Rouge, LA

LSU Tiger Stadium

by Karen Gros | November 29, 2011

Are you getting ready to pop the big question?  Or perhaps thinking of proposing to your loved one?  There are many ways and places to propose.  Most people take the traditional route and just pop the question when they finally get up enough nerve.  And some like to do something out of the ordinary or at a place where a marriage proposal would not even be thought of.  This makes and takes popping the big question to …


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Karen Gros

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