For as long as I can remember, I've had a penchant for all things Southern: food...hospitality...men. So, when I recently was offered a job in NYC with a company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, I was stoked on more levels than one.
Much to my chagrin, Gawker (Sis' most trusted news source) just named Baton Rouge the 16th most dangerous city in the US. As a New Yorker, I'm used to being told that my city is this, that and the other. However, as an honorary Baton Roug(ian?) I want to set the record straight.
Yes, Baton Rouge is a destination location for LSU and college football fans, and yes, it is often passed over for the rowdier New Orleans, but, and this is a big BUT, it has played a wonderful host to me every time I've been down there. I have never been nervous and have always enjoyed the southern hospitality on display. With that, I give you my restaurant list for if you're ever down in the bayou:
Much to my chagrin, Gawker (Sis' most trusted news source) just named Baton Rouge the 16th most dangerous city in the US. As a New Yorker, I'm used to being told that my city is this, that and the other. However, as an honorary Baton Roug(ian?) I want to set the record straight.
Yes, Baton Rouge is a destination location for LSU and college football fans, and yes, it is often passed over for the rowdier New Orleans, but, and this is a big BUT, it has played a wonderful host to me every time I've been down there. I have never been nervous and have always enjoyed the southern hospitality on display. With that, I give you my restaurant list for if you're ever down in the bayou:
