Procida
Southern Italian restaurant from chef Valeriano Chiella, evolved from his Fico Cucina pop-up. Named after the island of Procida off the coast of Naples. Menu will feature contemporary southern Italian cuisine rooted in traditional flavors. Opening expected in August 2026 in the Marigny neighborhood.
Parish & Pour
Cajun restaurant and lounge concept planned for 7122 Florida Blvd, across from Bon Carré in a former BR Furniture Outlet space. Will feature Cajun cuisine and seafood, full-service cocktail bar, outdoor oyster bar, and live music. Targeting mid-October 2026 opening pending final building and permitting approvals.
518-526 Gravier Street Boutique Hotel
Proposed $4.24M adaptive reuse conversion of four historic interconnected buildings in the Central Business District into a 9-suite boutique hotel across four floors. Plans include elevator and two stairwells. Studio Rise LLC listed as applicant; WESTCEMS Corp. listed as property owner. Historic District Landmarks Commission approved renovation in 2025; building permit recently filed.
Parish Biscuit Co.
Parish Biscuit Co. is opening a second location in Baton Rouge at 220 W Lee Dr. The restaurant is currently under construction and expected to open in late summer or early fall 2026. Known for scratch-made buttermilk biscuits and Cajun-Southern biscuit sandwiches, the new location will offer breakfast, brunch, and lunch with specialty mimosas and […]
Bruno’s Tavern
Historic New Orleans bar Bruno’s Tavern is set to reopen later this summer under new ownership. The tavern closed in April after financial difficulties. New owners Will Wilson, Eric Orlando, David Demarest, Caufman Talley, and Greg Buisson — three of whom previously managed Bruno’s — plan to restore its welcoming, sports-focused atmosphere.
KK’s Café
Youngsville-based KK’s Café is opening a second location in Carencro, Lafayette, occupying the former Pizza Amore space. Family-owned restaurant specializing in scratch-made comfort food including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with 15+ homemade cheesecake flavors, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, fried shrimp, fried catfish, and Sunday BBQ. Opening date not yet announced.
The Brine
The Brine is a contemporary Southern cuisine restaurant and bar opening inside The Picklr at Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City, LA. Chef Gabriel Balderas is aiming for a mid-August opening. The restaurant will also manage a concession stand at the adjacent Louisiana Wildlife Carousel.
BamBu Dessert Drinks
Vietnamese-inspired dessert cafe known for chè, fruit teas, smoothies, milk teas, and specialty coffees. Coming to a 2,270 sq ft former restaurant space inside Walmart. Renovation permit submitted May 28, 2026 with estimated cost of $75,000. Will be the brand’s third Louisiana location. Opening date unknown.
Omni Hotel New Orleans
Omni Hotels & Resorts plans to build a 1,000-room, 27-story hotel across from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The $600 million project involves demolition of the Sugar Mill site. New Orleans City Council approved the zoning change 7-0 on June 24, 2026, paving the way for construction. Project is expected to generate $213 million […]
Omni New Orleans Headquarters Hotel
Proposed 1,000-room, 27-story Omni hotel near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Developed by Dallas-based Omni Hotels & Resorts. $600 million project. City Council unanimously advanced zoning changes on June 24, 2026. Described as ‘shovel-ready’ with construction start expected in the near term. Public incentives including PILOT agreement and ~$265M in state sales tax breaks […]