On this week’s episode of Escapes, Erika sits down with Anthony Donze, owner and operator of Blackened Brew in Hammond, Louisiana. Known for its creative burgers, fresh ingredients, craft drinks, and one of the coolest dog-friendly patios in town, Blackened Brew has become a local staple for good food and good times.

Anthony shares his journey of building the restaurant over the last nine years, the lessons he’s learned as a business owner, and what it means to create a place where people feel welcome—whether they’re on a date night, grabbing dinner with friends, or just hanging out by the water with their pup.

This conversation is a mix of entrepreneurship, community, and passion for doing business with heart.