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LOCAL FARE DICED WITH GENERATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCES

BATON ROUGE

RISE & DINE: BEST BRUNCH SPOTS PICKED BY LOCALS
Picture yourself basking in the sun’s glow while sipping on bottomless mimosas and eating your traditional chicken and waffle combo. Pair this

with a rooftop or patio like at The Overpass Merchant or SoLou, and you’re in for a treat when you experience brunch in Baton Rouge! From
jazz infused brunches to famous Bloody Mary’s, our locals know firsthand the best spots to partake in a foodie’s favorite weekend activity.

SAVOR THE FLAVORS: CULINARY FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Join us in the spring for the Baton Rouge Soul Food Fest, which features two days of mouthwatering soul food, live music, and a friendly
cooking competition. Experience the official kickoff to crawfish season at Crawfête, where you can taste boiled and gourmet crawfish

dishes from different restaurants and chefs. When fall rolls around, don’t miss Brew at the Zoo – where guests 21 and older are invited
to indulge in beer tastings and live entertainment at the Baton Rouge Zoo.

TAILGATING: A LOUISIANA PASTTIME

Each football season brings a favorite Louisiana activity: tailgating! Before a big game, fans first gather on the campus grounds at Louisiana
State University and Southern University to fuel up on jambalaya, fried seafood, boudin, and other cuisine. Don’t forget to make a pit stop at

the iconic Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux, a family and group-friendly classic where the pre-game magic unfolds before the whistle blows. Or stop
in at Raising Canes #1, where the popular chicken finger franchise got its start.

CAFFEINATED CHRONICLES: BATON ROUGE COFFEE TRAIL PASS

Calling all coffee enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on an exciting coffee escapade through Baton Rouge with the Baton Rouge Coffee Trail
Pass. With this pass, you can work toward a prize as you explore our city’s finest local coffee shops like Social Coffee, Southern Cofé, and City

Roots. Simply sign up on our website, check in at multiple participating coffee shops, and earn points all while gaining discounts on coffee and
pastries at selected establishments.

48 HOURS OF EATS: YOUR GUIDE TO CULINARY DELIGHTS IN BATON ROUGE

We’ve put together the perfect foodie itinerary if you’re looking to explore Baton Rouge’s culinary scene in two days’ time. Taste the legendary
beignet fingers at Coffee Call, stop by the largest seafood market in the Gulf South for lunch at Tony’s, and even uncover the global flavors in

the heart of our downtown area at Cocha. This guide is designed to make sure you savor the best of Baton Rouge’s vibrant culinary offerings.

Tamaria Williams | Visit Baton Rouge | tamaria@visitbatonrouge.com | 225-382-3577 | VisitBatonRouge.com

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