Alexandra Giardina

When I was 10 years old, I had what some might call an epiphany. My fifth-grade class was missing something revolutionary, and I was going to do something about it...

INTRODUCTION

Former students of Devall Middle School walked the halls one last time on Saturday, May 4 to say their final goodbyes to the campus...

EDUCATION | NEWS

Provisions on Perkins has a bold antidote for those who miss its building's former inhabitant, Galatoire's, but swatches of color, murals, and tongue-in-cheek menu categories are underpinned by hearty, comfortable fare.

RESTAURANT REVIEW

This band of misfits is busting out of the garage.

ARTS & CULTURE

Local artist mixes cultures, painting new pictures for The Boot.

ARTS & CULTURE

Urban landscaping brings Baton Rouge back to its roots

OUTDOORS | COMMUNITY

Through the lens of a community of creatives

COMMUNITY | ARTS & CULTURE

Front Yard Bikes is about a lot more than just bikes.

COMMUNITY

Trendy wine and brews pair well with eclectic Mid City

FOOD & DRINK

INFJ, from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator instrument, is believed to be the rarest personality type, and to make up less than 2% of the population. Oh, and I am one.

PSYCHOLOGY | SCIENCE

We are all liars. Even those of us who try not to be.

We are taught as children to mean what we say, and say what we mean; that honesty is the best policy; that the truth shall set you free, yet, the average human lies at least once a day, often more.

PSYCHOLOGY | SCIENCE

"Jack and Coke and a Seven & Seven. Do you want to open a tab? Three shots of Fireball for the table in the back. Wipe the bar top. Cut fresh lemons. Stock the coolers. Are we really out of rags again?"

OPINION & LIFESTYLE