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• Ruling doesn't resolve family restaurant squabble

  May 17, 2013 2:30 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge's ruling hasn't resolved a family's power struggle for control of Brennan's, one of New Orleans' best-known restaurants. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan ruled Friday that Owen "Pip" Brennan, a son of the restaurant's late founder, is a shareholder in Brennan's Inc. and retains his... more »

• McDonald's celebrates 50 years in Baton Rouge

  May 16, 2013 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The McDonald's fast food franchise celebrated a milestone in Baton Rouge. The burger franchise brought its golden arches to the city 50 years ago today. Doc Valluzzo opened the first of many McDonald's restaurants on Plank Road in 1963. Since then the family franchise... more »

• Bars in La. could see concealed guns approved

  May 2, 2013 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Restaurant owners are watching a bill which is intended to allow people with concealed carry permits to bring their weapons into bars. The House already approved HB 48 by Rep. Henry Burns (R-Haughton), and it is currently scheduled for a Senate Judiciary committee hearing. The... more »

• Deputies: woman said she had weapon in hold-up

  March 11, 2013 11:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Deputies investigated an attempted armed robbery Monday evening. A spokesperson said a woman told people inside the Cold Stone Creamery at Towne Center she was armed. Investigators said the woman had her face covered and was caught behind the store. The crime is still under... more »

• Restaurant employee believed killed in blast

  February 21, 2013 7:08 AM

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was a beloved fixture on Kansas City's culinary scene for more than 27 years. A legendary wine list, well-reviewed food, hospitable staff and intimate setting made JJ's a smart choice for everything from popping a cork on a rare varietal to popping the question. But... more »

• 1 missing, 14 hurt in Kansas City explosion

  February 20, 2013 7:19 AM

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City officials say one of two people who were missing after an explosion destroyed a restaurant has been found but the search continues for a woman who worked there. Kansas City Fire Chief Paul Berardi said early Wednesday that a man who was reported missing... more »

• Heart Attack Grill's top patron dies of heart attack

  February 13, 2013 7:04 AM

  LAS VEGAS - The unofficial spokesman for the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas has died of a heart attack. The Las Vegas Sun reports that 52-year-old John Alleman suffered a heart attack last week while waiting at a bus stop in front of the diner. He was taken off... more »

• LSP: Driver who hit restaurant had suspended license

  January 22, 2013 3:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities filed charges today against the man who ran into an East Baton Rouge restaurant and broke a gas line this week. State Police said Anthony Guidry, 25, of Port Allen was cited for reckless operation, having no insurance, and driving a vehicle while his license... more »

• Vehicle hits restaurant, breaks gas line

  January 21, 2013 4:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A vehicle ran into a restaurant in the Gardere area this afternoon, breaking a gas line inside according to authorities. It happened in the 9400 block of Burbank Drive around 3:45 p.m. Authorities closed the eastbound lanes of Burbank as a result, and told drivers to... more »

• Galatoire's returns to Baton Rouge

  January 15, 2013 10:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE- New Orleans' culinary flare returned to the Capital City Tuesday. Galatoire's reopened after closing nearly two years ago. The restaurant is in a new location: at the corner of Acadian Thruway and Perkins Road. In March 2011, managers said the restaurant was shutting down temporarily... more »

• Restaurant cuts staff, blames health care reform Play Video

  January 15, 2013 6:04 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Businesses are making cuts to their payroll ahead of the implementation of more health care reforms next year from the the Affordable Care Act. Under the law, businesses with more than 50 full-time employees will be required to offer health insurance or face a penalty of $2,000... more »

• Water threatens popular Livingston restaurant Play Video

  January 11, 2013 10:36 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Water is threatening the livelihood of residents and business owners in Livingston Parish. Val's Marina, a well-known restaurant, was flooded out during Hurricane Isaac. After a week of rain, water is inching closer and closer to their doorstep. WBRZ's Rosa Flores does a walk-through of the... more »

• Convictions upheld in restaurant owner's death

  December 31, 2012 8:23 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A state appeals court has upheld a man's convictions for his role in a burglary that led to the beating death of the owner of popular New Orleans restaurant. Thursday's ruling by a panel from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal affirms Bryant Boudoin's convictions on... more »

• Audit: Restaurant inspections don't ensure safety

  November 26, 2012 2:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new audit says Louisiana's Office of Public Health has fallen short in its inspections of restaurants and other retail establishments that serve food, failing to ensure the meals are safe. The audit says the state issued permits to restaurants that didn't correct past violations, rarely assessed... more »

• Closing times could affect alcohol sales Play Video

  October 10, 2012 5:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new ordinance introduced at Metro Council could allow bars and restaurants with a Class A License to stay open until 4 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The ordinance would allow eligible establishments to apply for permits to stay open an extra two hours. Though,... more »

• Ky. restaurant closed after roadkill brought in

  October 2, 2012 3:36 PM

  WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. - Health inspectors forced a Chinese restaurant in Kentucky to close after the staff brought roadkill into their kitchen, according to reports. According to TV station WATE, the Whitley County Health Department closed the Red Flower Chinese restaurant in Williamsburg after the owner admitted his staff brought... more »

• Piccadilly files for bankruptcy protection

  September 12, 2012 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge-based restaurant chain Piccadilly's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week. According to The Advocate, Piccadilly Restaurants LLC said the filing was to head off "an aggressive legal maneuver" by its lender, Atalaya Capital Management. Piccadilly filed for protection in U. S.... more »

• Middendorf's set to fry after flood Play Video

  September 10, 2012 5:33 PM

  AKERS - Middendorf's is ready to fry their famous thin catfish fillets again after Hurricane Isaac flooded the restaurant, some areas as deep as six feet. It's not the famous restaurant's first run-in with flood water, one reason owner Horst Pfeifer built the kitchen up high and added a... more »

• BRPD investigating "unusual" robbery, kidnapping Play Video

  August 6, 2012 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Police said three fast food workers were kidnapped by two armed suspects during a robbery near Sherwood Forest and Coursey Boulevard overnight. An employee at the store said two men walked in with their faces covered and demnaded cash. The workers at the store complied, and were... more »

• Fire destroys Cocodrie restaurant

  July 13, 2012 2:45 PM

  COCODRIE, La. (AP) - A popular restaurant sustained severe damage in a fire early Friday. The fire at Harbor Light, at the southern end of Louisiana Highway 56, was reported shortly before 1:30 a.m. Little Caillou Fire Chief Marty Thibodeaux said damage was extensive. One person sleeping in a rental... more »

• Ohio restaurant owner dies hours after Obama visit

  July 6, 2012 4:33 PM

  AKRON, Ohio - An Ohio restaurant owner who hosted President Barack Obama for breakfast became ill and died hours later. The Summit County medical examiner's office in Akron says 70-year-old Josephine "Ann" Harris of Copley Township died Friday of natural causes. No autopsy was planned. Forensic investigator Jason Grom says... more »

• No taco, take this!

  May 30, 2012 7:53 PM

  A Taco Bell customer, angry that he didn't get what he ordered, drove his pickup into the restaurant's glass entrance. Police in Huber Heights, Ohio say Michael Smith ordered at the drive-up window and later realized he was missing a taco. They say Smith returned to the restaurant, had angry... more »

• Police: Employee knew robbers, let them in restaurant

  March 26, 2012 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested an employee of a fast food restaurant that was robbed Friday afternoon. Police say Shakeria Clay, 19, left the door of Raising Cane's at Government Street open so two men could rob it. The two men, one armed with a handgun, entered the... more »

• Police investigate robbery at fast food restaurant

  March 23, 2012 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Police are investigating an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in Baton Rouge Friday morning. Authorities say two men armed with a gun robbed Raising Cane's on the corner of Government Street and Foster. No one was hurt during the robbery. Police say the... more »

• Famous New Orleans restaurant fueled civil rights movement

  March 3, 2012 3:32 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - At the famed Dooky Chase Restaurant in New Orleans, where civil rights movement veterans still recall making plans to change the world over bowls of gumbo, black and white foodies now line up for Leah Chase's Creole cooking. Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, some customers... more »

• Lady Gaga visits Baton Rouge

  January 19, 2012 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Queen of Pop, Lady Gaga, visited the Capital City Wednesday night and enjoyed fine dining at a famous downtown Italian restaurant. Gaga and a group of friends enjoyed a meal at Little Village in a very casual setting. Waitress Bonnie McCullough took a picture... more »

• Restaurant owners relieved with naming of suspect in arson Play Video

  January 4, 2012 10:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The owners of Mike Anderson's Seafood restaurant in Baton Rouge say they feel vindicated now that investigators have named a suspect connected to an arson at the business. The building on Lee Drive went up in flames last month. At the time, owners Mike Anderson and Mike... more »

• Mike Anderson's damaged by fire overnight Play Video

  December 13, 2011 3:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire Tuesday at a popular restaurant in Baton Rouge. Firefighters responded to a blaze at Mike Anderson's Seafood on West Lee Drive around 1:30 this morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire started in... more »

• Texas man drowns in Prairieville over Thanksgiving holiday

  November 28, 2011 6:25 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH- A 20-year-old man from Beaumont, Texas drowned in a neighborhood pond over the Thanksgiving holiday. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says Joshua Fusilier fell out of a canoe, without a life jacket, and couldn't swim. It took friends five minutes to find him on the bottom of... more »

• BR restaurant employee, customer documents dumped unguarded Play Video

  November 23, 2011 10:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A restaurant chain in Baton Rouge is vowing to do the right thing tonight after a man discovered boxes of employee and customer data left out in the open for the taking. The man discovered the paperwork at least two months ago, which includes ten years worth... more »

• Fire destroys popular St. Francisville restaurant

  November 23, 2011 2:48 PM

  A massive fire has destroyed a popular restaurant in West Feliciana Parish. The Elm Park Restaurant in St. Francisville, which was known for southern and cajun style food, burned to the ground overnight Wednesday. Firefighters worked for two hours to put out the fire. The restaurant, which... more »

• Sheriff: Man who opened fire at Nevada restaurant dies

  September 6, 2011 2:19 PM

  CARSON CITY, Nev. - Authorities say the man who opened fire at an IHOP restaurant in Nevada's capital city has died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong says the man opened fire at the restaurant at 9 a.m. Tuesday, wounding six people and himself and killing... more »

• Link to new DHH restaurant inspection website

  August 8, 2011 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Today, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein demonstrated the Department's new food safety website, which features the sanitary inspection reports of the nearly 34,000 Louisiana retail food establishments DHH permits and inspects. You can find the website by going to EatSafe.LA.gov ,... more »

• Restaurant owner John Mosca dies

  July 14, 2011 3:51 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - John Mosca, whose two-room roadhouse near New Orleans serves only big platters of food and has fans as far as Paris and Italy, is dead at age 86. His daughter, Lisa Mosca, says her father died Wednesday night at his home in Harahan. She says he... more »

• River silt a problem in Morgan City

  June 14, 2011 5:04 PM

  MORGAN CITY - Less than a month ago, News 2 visited a flooded seafood restaurant in Morgan City that had between four and five feet of water from the Atchafalaya River. Since then flood waters have subsided, but owner Robert Conner is dealing with a much bigger problem. In... more »

• Restaurant owner pleads guilty to tax fraud, bribery

  April 1, 2011 3:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The owner of several Baton Rouge-area restaurants has pleaded guilty to cooking his books and keeping hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales taxes, according to the U. S. Attorney's Office. Jamal Roman entered a guilty plea in district court today to all charges against him... more »

• Industry leader: Abolish Baton Rouge ABC board

  February 7, 2011 11:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The head of a Baton Rouge restaurant group says he supports a proposal before the Metro Council to abolish the Alcoholic Beverage Control board. Andy Blouin, president of the Baton Rouge chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, tells The Advocate that eliminating the board would save money... more »

• Threats keep Arizona eatery's lion tacos off the menu

  January 25, 2011 1:02 PM

  TUCSON, Ariz. - An Arizona restaurant has decided to scrap plans to offer African lion meat in its tacos. Bryan Mazon, the owner of Boca Tacos and Tequila, said Monday that his Tucson eatery has received "many threats" against the restaurant, family members, customers and vendors since he announced... more »

• Restaurant shooting lands two in hospital

  December 11, 2010 7:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Two people are recovering from gunshot wounds after gunfire broke out at a local Cajun restaurant in Baton Rouge. It happened in the parking lot of Brunet's Cajun restaurant on South Flannery near Florida Boulevard. Police say Harvey E. Williams, Jr., 63, of Baton Rouge, shot... more »

• 2 shot at Cajun restaurant in Baton Rouge

  December 11, 2010 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La.- Baton Rouge Police say two people were shot at a Cajun restaurant in Baton Rouge overnight. It happened in the 100 block of South Flannery Road. Police arrested 63-year-old Harvey E. Williams Jr., of Baton Rouge, for the shooting. According to police, Williams was intoxicated when... more »

• Bringing celebrity chefs to tout Gulf seafood

  November 28, 2010 11:33 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Drew Nieporent, the New York City restaurant mogul whose Myriad Restaurant Group owns eight world-renowned dining spots, recently spent a few days enjoying a Louisiana fishing trip followed by seafood at some of New Orleans' top restaurants. The trip certainly gave Nieporent a great time. Tourism... more »

• Restaurant owner finds intruder dangling from vent

  October 30, 2010 1:17 PM

  The owner of a Virginia restaurant had to close down when something unusual clogged an exhaust vent over his kitchen stove: A former employee. Harold Owens, owner of Harold's Restaurant in Virginia Beach, says the man used to work for him. He came in to open the restaurant Saturday... more »

• Manning to open restaurant in NO

  October 8, 2010 8:08 AM

  Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning will open a restaurant in association with the Harrah's Hotel and Casino complex in downtown New Orleans. The Times-Picayune reports the restaurant, called Manning's, will have a bar and courtyard. It is scheduled to open in fall 2011. Manning, a Mississippi native, starred... more »

• People who were denied claims from BP may be paid

  September 28, 2010 6:48 PM

  People who filed claims with BP and were denied may be paid after all. That’s because of a new, more lenient review process. As News 2’s Michael Shingleton found out, some restaurant owners didn’t know about the change. more »

• Gun goes off at famous French Quarter restaurant

  September 25, 2010 9:44 AM

  Friday lunches can get a bit rowdy at Galatoire's, the stately French Quarter restaurant that has been serving up French Creole cuisine for more than 100 years. A New Orleans tradition for the city's blue bloods, politicians and powerbrokers, this Friday's lunch dished up a new thrill - a gunshot... more »

• Cross-dressing robber given 247-year sentence

  September 24, 2010 4:19 PM

  A 44-year-old New Orleans man, who was decked out in a dress and wig when he robbed two fast-food restaurants, has been sentenced to 247 years in prison. State District Judge Julian Parker on Thursday sentenced Darryl Robinson under the state's habitual offender statute. He received 49 years on an... more »

• Grand Isle residents still worried about future

  September 23, 2010 6:42 PM

  People on Grand Isle worry money flowing in fast now will soon dry up. Money has been rolling into Grand Isle all summer and continues to do so as "tourist season" winds down, despite the island's close proximity to the oil leak in the Gulf. Clifford Santiny's business... more »

• Kid Rock says he didn't fight until provoked

  September 16, 2010 1:16 PM

  Musician Kid Rock testified that he exchanged some tough words with a customer at an Atlanta-area Waffle House but didn't start fighting until provoked. Robert James Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock, and five members of his entourage are being sued over the 2007 fight. Kid Rock took the... more »

• Judge sets trial date in fatal restaurant shooting

  September 10, 2010 6:15 AM

  A judge has set a March 21 trial date for the alleged triggerman in the September 2006 slaying of an Olive Garden employee outside the Baton Rouge restaurant. Tracy Young is accused of killing Arron Arnold and wounding fellow worker Dionne Grayson while Arnold helped Grayson put gasoline in her... more »

• Man in drag during robberies convicted

  August 27, 2010 4:40 AM

  A New Orleans man who robbed a hamburger restaurant and tried knock over another while wearing a dress and wig, is headed to jail. Darryl Robinson was found guilty of one count of armed robbery and one count of attempted armed robbery. In May 2008, a security camera taped Robinson... more »

• Restaurant to close on Sundays

  July 13, 2010 7:35 PM

  Selling too much booze means one restaurant ran afoul of the law in downtown Baton Rouge. Now, ‘Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar and Restaurant’ must close on Sundays. News 2’s Rachel Frost explains why customers may have to reach deeper into their pockets. more »

• 4 dead after shooting in Miami-area restaurant

  June 7, 2010 7:48 AM

  Miami-area police say a gunman shot and killed four people at a restaurant and wounded three others before killing himself. Hialeah police say the Sunday night shooting began in a parking lot outside the restaurant, where the man was seen arguing with a woman. The man shot the woman then... more »

• Police investigating murder at a Baton Rouge restaurant

  May 3, 2010 5:30 AM

  Baton Rouge police are investigating a murder at a restaurant on South Sherwood Forest. Police say someone walked into the business armed with a gun, tried to rob the place, and then shot a man. Officers found the victim dead inside the business. If you have any information about this... more »

• Cleanup continues at Baton Rouge restaurant

  April 26, 2010 8:44 AM

  An irresponsible smoker caused a popular pancake restaurant in Baton Rouge to go up in flames. Fire ripped through the IHOP on Siegen Lane yesterday afternoon forcing dozens of employees and customers to run for their lives. Investigators tell News 2 a smoker threw a cigarette into a pile of... more »

• Health law will make calorie counts hard to ignore

  March 23, 2010 5:32 AM

  It will be harder for people to ignore the calorie counts at a restaurant because of a provision tucked into the health care overhaul. The new law will require more than 200,000 chain restaurants to put calorie counts on menus, menu boards and drive-thru's. It will apply to any restaurant... more »

• Cold weather leads to tomato shortage

  March 5, 2010 5:59 PM

  Tomato prices are soaring because growers lost 70 percent of their crop during a recent cold snap. The average wholesale price is double what it was at this time last year. Sandwich shop owner Inga Kim isn't sacrificing tomatoes to save money. She's paying nearly $40 for a... more »

• 2 Your Health for Jan. 25

  January 25, 2010 5:47 PM

  Risks linked to gum disease during pregnancy and the benefit of menus with nutritional information are discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• 2 Your Health for Jan. 7

  January 7, 2010 5:42 PM

  Discrepancies on menus and food labels when it comes to counting calories, and a combination treatment that may help Alzheimer's patients are discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• Popular restaurant closed after arson

  December 16, 2009 1:21 PM

  UPDATE: The owner of Roul's Deli in Baton Rouge says the deli will be closed for at least a week after it was torched by an arsonist Tuesday night. Most of the damage caused the the fire is in the kitchen and bathroom area of the deli. Employees spent Wednesday... more »

• DNA leads to robbery arrest

  December 16, 2009 7:11 AM

  Gonzales police say a DNA match led to the arrest of a Geismar man in the Thanksgiving Day 2008 armed robbery and kidnapping of three McDonald's employees as they were trying to deposit $8,000 in store receipts. Police say 21-year-old Marquis Favre is also the boyfriend of the restaurant's assistant... more »

• Arson suspected in fire at a Baton Rouge restaurant

  December 16, 2009 3:49 AM

  A fire at Roul's Deli on Highland Road in Baton Rouge is believed to be a case of arson. Firefighters say the fire started in the kitchen and bathroom area. When firefighters arrived, they noticed someone had entered the back of the building, but fled before they got there. more »

• Houma restaurant destroyed by fire

  December 1, 2009 8:59 AM

  Firefighters said nobody was injured in a blaze that destroyed Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse in Houma. The fire broke out late Sunday and was still smoldering Monday morning. Fire investigators don't know what caused the blaze. It was reported by a resident of an apartment upstairs from... more »

• Chef of the Month - Crawfish Cakes

  November 11, 2009 5:00 AM

  1-pound Louisiana crawfish tail meat (washed and chopped) 1- egg 3- tablespoons mayonnaise 1- tablespoon dry mustard 1- teaspoon minced garlic ¼ cup green onions (finely sliced) ½ tablespoon salt ½ tablespoon white pepper ½ cup Japanese bread crumbs ¼ cup vegetable oil In a large bowl, combine the crawfish... more »

• Employees relocated after restaurant fire

  October 13, 2009 5:58 PM

  Employees at "Las Palmas" Mexican restaurant in Baton Rouge will be relocated while the restaurant is repaired after an early morning fire. The fire destroyed a portion of the roof, but hours after the blaze, cleanup crews and roofers were on site to begin repairs. "We have a... more »

• Baton Rouge man breaks restaurant's oyster record

  September 26, 2009 9:22 PM

  Adrian Morgan, 26, ate 23 dozen oysters in just 20 minutes Saturday at the Acme Oyster House in Baton Rouge. He broke the restaurant's previous record of 16 dozen. Morgan's meal was free, and the restaurant gave him a free t-shirt and hat. more »

• New murder trial date set today

  September 22, 2009 5:28 AM

  A new trial date will be set today for Tracy Young who is accused of killing a restaurant worker and shooting another on Siegen Lane three years ago. Sanchez Brumfield was already convicted for his role in the crime. He got the death penalty. more »