Larue Seafood and Gumbo
New seafood and gumbo restaurant taking over former 2 Phat Vegans location. Owner previously operated in Atlanta. Menu includes seafood platters, po-boys, and gumbo.
Origami Sushi
Origami Sushi is moving from their Freret Street location to a new location on Maple Street in a former PJ’s Coffee flagship location. Will continue as a full-service Japanese fusion sushi restaurant.
All Day
All-day café concept by hospitality consultant Justin Audibert offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks with diverse menu including Asian, Mexican, Italian, and American fare. Located in Parc Lafayette mixed-use development.
Kingston Cravinz
7,000 square foot Jamaican restaurant and event center with full bar and live music performances. Owner has roots in Jamaica and also owns Liquid Gardens smoothie cafe in Slidell.
Captain Hook Wings and Shrimp
Seafood chain expanding from Baton Rouge to open first location outside Capital Region. Known for fried seafood, chicken wings, grilled options, burgers and po-boys. Also serves homemade ice cream.
The Sunny Side Up Restaurant
Harahan diner known for sweet breakfast treats planning second location in New Orleans East. Will be full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and non-alcoholic drinks with dine-in and take-out services.
Wicked Wingz
Burger and wing spot opening at Southland Mall in Houma offering affordable comfort food including crispy wings, fresh burgers, and loaded fries in quick-service format
Dakar NOLA
Acclaimed Senegalese restaurant relocating from Magazine Street to former Mat & Naddie’s location. Will feature tasting menu in dining room (18 seats) and casual à la carte menu on covered patio opening in July. Restaurant is expanding dining options while maintaining focus on modern Senegalese cuisine.
Dumpling & Bao
Chinese restaurant opening second location in former Zaxby’s building. Will take 4-5 months to open after receiving the building in about a month from article date.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
90-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott under construction near I-10 and College Drive intersection. Features fully furnished kitchens in each room, continental breakfast, and fitness center. Room rates planned at $110-150 per night. $9.6 million development by Patel Construction of Lake Charles.