Super Cheesy

Entrepreneurs and other creative ambitious types have been
figuring out how to make money by selling food since people have
lived in community. Restaurants in some form or fashion have been
around for hundreds of years. But only in the past century or so
have things gotten really interesting. The possibilities are
endless, and some of them are being tried and tested right here
in Baton Rouge


Speed Bancroft, who, besides having perhaps the coolest name in
the world, is an entrepreneur with one of the coolest ideas you
can imagine. It’s an automated food kiosk that can deliver hot,
fresh food directly to your car window.


Speed’s company, Speedy Eats, has designed a robotic kiosk that
can store, warm and serve an array of fresh, hot entrees - like
pizza and wings - with side dishes and beverages, while promising
investors a quick and easy return on their investment. It’s like
something out of the Jetson’s. or perhaps it’s more accurate to
think of it as a 21c twist on the Automat of the early 1900's in
New York City.


Robyn Nicosia is the owner of Bites and Boards, a Baton
Rouge-based business that specializes in cheese boards. Robyn
opened the business in 2018 as a cheese board delivery service –
who knew people ordered out for cheese boards? – and has since
expanded to offer classes in how to prepare cheese and
charcuterie boards, and a cheese boutique.


Robyn is planning to expand to a new larger location in the
Village at Willow Grove, which will offer cheese boards and
cheese pairings with wine.


Robyn is a homemaker, who has always had a passion for cheese.
She became a self styled expert in the art of cheese boards
nearly a decade ago, when she set out to entertain her then -new
husband’s friends. She says her vision is to build community,
connection and shared experience through cheese. 


Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the
Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Erik Otts at our
website itsbatonrouge.la. That's where you can also find more
lunchtime conversation about uniquely Baton Rouge food
personalities, Chef Motto and Spuddy.


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