Alexis Fried Chicken and Seafood
Former family restaurant lost to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 being rebuilt by original co-owner. Plans under city review, with Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for January. Will be sit-down version of former takeout spot.
Las Brujas Coffee & Grocery
Coffee shop and grocery featuring air-roasted specialty coffee beans, local products, and community market. Owner getting keys January 1st, targeting February opening.
The Hive Market
Farm-fresh cafe expanding by moving across the street from Grand Coteau to Sunset. Closed December 20 and will reopen in new year at larger location to offer more to the community.
Queen Eats Bistro & Bar
Food truck and concessions company Queen Eats & Royal Treats is expanding to brick-and-mortar with Queen Eats Bistro & Bar. They serve Baton Rouge Soul Food including red beans and wings, Cajun shrimp pasta, and pulled pork sandwiches. Have contracts with LSU and Southern University.
Crescent City Cafe
Pay-what-you-can nonprofit café opening brick-and-mortar location after serving free breakfasts from church since 2009. Will serve brunch six days a week with donation-based model.
Santa Picanha
Casual Brazilian barbecue restaurant offering churrasco-style meats by weight, including picanha, skirt steak, and traditional sausages. Owner has been doing catering and pop-ups for over a decade and is opening permanent location after passing inspections.
Matassa’s
Historic French Quarter grocer Matassa’s Market expanding into restaurant business with Mediterranean flavors and wood-fired pizzas. Owner seeking zoning change and currently in neighborhood participation program for approval.
Swamp’s Bayou Kitchen
Long-time caterer Travin Johnson opening brick-and-mortar takeout restaurant featuring greatest hits from his Swampwaterboyz Catering menus including jambalaya, pasta-laya, fried pork chops, fried ribs, chicken wings, and seafood boils. Located in former Jude’s Hot Chicken and Shakes space.
Trader Joe’s
16,500-square-foot grocery store location with construction underway by Triton Construction. Located at corner of Camellia Boulevard and Bluebird Drive, across from Rouses Market.
Bonafried
Fried chicken sandwich restaurant converting from former Splish Splash Washateria, operated by Stephen Maher and Rebecca Elizabeth Hollingsworth who started as a pop-up and food truck. Will feature sandwiches, fries, salads and full bar.