The Palms on Third
A New Orleans-area developer has big plans for downtown Baton Rouge, including a mixed-use building at the corner of Third and Laurel Streets that will include apartments, retailers--including a grocery store--and a big-band nightclub.
The ultimate goal is to turn the old Commerce Building into The Palms on Third, a South Beach/Las Vegas vibe with a mix of residential, retail and nightclub space.
In the meantime, Marcello plans to open two smaller clubs to stimulate interest and give potential investors an idea of how much business there is downtown.
The first will be the Third Street Daiquiri Company, a French Quarter-style daiquiri bar with a tropical theme. The bar, which will open in the next 30 to 45 days, will be by D'Agostino's Restaurant.
The second club will be Huey P.'s Speakeasy. Marcello says he's working on acquiring the property, somewhere downtown. The plan is for the club to have a plain storefront and just people in the know will know where it