Crepe Haven
Upcoming dessert cafe offering sweet crepes, dessert waffles, mini pancakes, specialty lattes, milkshakes, and more. Located in a high-profile plaza. Currently hiring staff. Will be open Monday through Sunday. No opening date announced yet.
Blazin’ Hot Chicken
Blazin’ Hot Chicken, a Louisiana-based hot chicken chain born in Lake Charles, is expanding with a planned location in Broussard (Lafayette Parish) at 240 Albertson Pkwy in a former Wendy’s connected to a gas station. No opening date has been announced. The chain currently has five locations across Louisiana including one in New Orleans, and […]
Cook Out
Cook Out fast-food chain has purchased a building at 755 West Lee Drive in Baton Rouge near LSU for $2.75 million. This will be the chain’s first Louisiana location. The area includes other chains like Fuego Tortilla Grill, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Dave’s Hot Chicken. Cook Out is known for char-grilled burgers, chicken, hot dogs, […]
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