Lucie Monk Carter
Garrett Kemp, owner of The Market at Circa 1857.
The word between the shelves is: Baton Rouge is getting a speakeasy. In September, owners of the vintage décor mecca Circa 1857 announced a glamorous addition to their sprawling treasureland off Government Street. By the end of the year, the antique dealers plan to open an elevated cocktail bar, styled with all the eclecticism and elegance of their showroom. Expect vintage glassware, a lounge, and craft cocktails offered most evenings—with hours briefly overlapping the shop’s, offering a tantalizing browsing experience accessorized by aperitifs. circa1857br.com.
