Attended a Yelp Elite event at Barracuda Taco Stand. The scenery was beautiful with lots of plants…read morein the outside landscape and all strategically placed to complement the decor. There were picnic bench and table and chair seating providing accommodations for large and small groups. The outside seating was pleasant even with the excessive heat. The oscillating misting fans were a great help. Orders are placed at a window and delivered to your table. Patrons all were able to sample one of the many taco variations (I chose grilled beef deluxe, which added beans, guacamole and cheese), along with chips (unique, full flavor and crispy good) and queso (garnished with pepitas and pomegranate seeds). Additionally I sampled a traditional margarita, which I ordered garnished with cinnamon and a slice of lime...so refreshing on a sweltering hot, August afternoon. My taco was exceptional! The combination of fresh and high quality ingredients makes a tremendous difference, separating mediocre tacos from the top prize winner! Barracuda Tacos is a winner for our community. An additional pleasant surprise dessert treats were provided by Kee's Treasured Delights, LLC. of Gonzales, Louisiana. Proprietor, Keemorah Simon (professionally trained baker originally from the U. S. Virgin Islands) provided a large sampling of her decadent hand crafted sweets. The desserts I tried were all top notch, but my favorites were her unique Caribbean coconut cookies and guava cookies, made with passion for her craft and love. Simply yummy! I will surely return to Baracuda Tacos with friends and family. Also, I have shared my decadent dessert of Kee's Treasured Delights experience with friends and coworkers. She caters events and also provided one on one baking experiences. Super Yelp Elite event!

Another great Yelp event planned by our excellent Community Manager Alaina! I was a little…read moreconcerned initially as I knew Barracuda had no indoor dining area. However, with the shades, fans, and misters, things were much better than expected! We had some outdoor games including a Yelp Bingo that was a great meet and greet activity, then we heard from representatives of Barracuda Taco and Kee's Treasured Delights about their businesses and products. Then came the eating part! We had a choice of Tacos, with a side of chips and dip. A drink was also included. Following this main course, we grazed on a selection of desserts from Kee's. These were the perfect ending for our meal. All in all I'd have to declare that this was another enormously successful Yelp Event! Looking forward to more in the future, and seeing our fellow Yelpers in person again.

Yelp Baton Rouge's Meet You At The Top VE with Uptown Climbing was bittersweet since it was CM…read moreRebecca W's last event. It's time for her to move on to a new chapter. Rebecca was joined by Jando S (Yelp Queens), Alex L (Yelp Buffalo), Angela S (Yelp Chicago North Shore), and Nicole G (Yelp Chicago). I've never been rock climbing but was curious to find out what it was about. Lee Guilbeau, co-owner of Uptown Climbing was happy to share his expertise with us. Lee founded Uptown Climbing 3 1/2 years ago with his business partner Rob. The duo built their business from the ground up - turning a parking lot into a 10,000 square foot facility with a 3,000 square foot mezzanine. It is Baton Rouge's first premier climbing gym - featuring custom climbing walls by Rockwerx, which is the leading manufacturer of climbing walls in North America. Rob gave us a tour of the facility and explained the dynamics. They have a 90-foot-long bouldering wall, over 60 rope stations up to 35' tall, a speed wall, a crack climb, 6 auto-belay stations, and a dedicated sport lead climbing wall. There is also a member-only fitness room and an event room for parties. They also offer classes such as Rock Climbing 101, aerial skill classes, yoga, and aerial yoga. And, they host a monthly event called Ladies Night, where new members can meet existing members and enjoy a no pressure workout. On your first visit you are required to take an orientation, which covers the basics including safety instructions. You also have to sign a waiver. Day passes as well as monthly passes are available. You can also purchase rock climbing equipment. Shoes and safety harnesses are available for rent. During the tour we met some of Uptown's employees, including their resident pooches. We all loved seeing the doggies and I'm sure Cooper provides comfort to the attendees, especially for those who may be experiencing first time anxiety. Lee mentioned that sometimes people find out that they have a fear of heights when starting out. He said that the best way to train for rock climbing is to just do it. You should work on your grip strength, which is very important. Strength training, mind/body awareness techniques, focusing on breathing, and working on your balance and core strength are also useful. Gloves are used for crack climbing to protect your hands when sliding them between the cracks in the rocks. Otherwise, it is best to use chalk because it absorbs the moisture and oils on your hands. At the end of Lee's tour Gary demonstrated how to tie the Climber's knot. We also got to meet the membership director, Mitzy. She was very enthusiastic, and you could tell she loved working there. I would be happy to work at any place that had doggies as co-workers. A few raffles were held during our session where locals could win gifts from CounterspaceBR @counterspacebr, Firth Cookies @firthcookies, Mecie's Sweets @mecies_sweets, Chef Schonberg's Sweets @chefschonberg, and @uptownclimbing. One lucky non-local won a goodie box from CounterspaceBR because they also ship nationwide. Afterwards, Rebecca showed us how to make her Carrot Ginger juice and then we all had the opportunity to chat and say "farewell for now" to Ms. Rebecca. She will definitely be missed. For more info on Uptown Climbing visit: uptownclimbing.com

This was such a great event! I've done indoor rock climbing many moons ago and I thought it was so…read morefun. I saw this event and was interested. Uptown Climbing has such an amazing space. They have different levels for people of all skills. I liked that they have such a big area and so many different walls. Even if you are new, they have beginner courses and apparatus to help you climb. They also have ladies night too! Ladies can go there and not feel intimidated about competing against men. It's a good chance for women to build up their skill without the pressure. A bonus for this event was that they gave a ton of prizes out for the participants. If you were local to the area, they gave out some pretty sweet prizes. Unfortunately the other prizes were only for people in continental US, so I didn't qualify. This was also the last event for the Baton Rouge Yelp CM so at the end of the event they had a farewell session. Great event, it had a little bit of everything rolled into one.

Let me start out by saying that Jules is by far the best nail tech ever! She always caters to my…read moreneeds and last minute appointments! She also comes up with fun designs when I have no idea what to do next! Not only is she amazing at what does she has also became a great friend! You won't catch me at any other salon than Blume Beauty Bar with Jules!

Fun event. The scavenger hunt was a great to experience everything that the KK Museum has to offer…read more At some point, I pass it on a regular basis and always wondered what was inside. Of course I wouldn't go into a children's museum despite the curiosity so I'm glad y'all event finally gave me a reason to go. Now, if anyone asks, I'll be able to tell them all about it. The restaurant that catered, the event was also excellent. I wouldn't mind having one of those sliders again! Great job by all who were involved.

When my daughter was younger, we had a membership to Knock Knock, and I always thought it was well…read moreworth the cost! My parents are both educators, so I appreciate how the museum is set up so the kids are learning without realizing they are. I enjoyed having the chance to revisit some of my favorite spots in the museum, which are the Star Studio dance area (I'm still not coordinated enough, but it's always fun even when you miss the steps!), and the Geaux Figure it puzzle space. One day I will be able to figure all of the puzzles out without someone helping me! I enjoyed listening to the employees, and it's been obvious over the years that they do take the feedback from the community to heart with the addition of sensory hours, and participating in free first Sunday every so often. I never realized just how much it took in donations to make a truly first class museum such as Knock Knock run. The sampling from Bistro Brasserie was a great bonus. I haven't been to that location since they rebranded, and it was nice to hear how they kept some of the favorite dishes of the community, but make them with a twist to keep things interesting, like the pot roast sliders. I'm excited that Knock Knock is bringing back their adult nights, and cannot wait to see what they have in store for the one in April.

Nice little cafe tucked down a side road surrounded by industrial businesses. Never knew it was…read morethere. Pretty small place with a nice Louisiana menu. I went with the lunch, red beans and rice. The serving size was a lot bigger than expected. Creole red beans with a nice piece of sausage. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean and orderly. Can't complain at all and would definitely recommend a visit.