Sports Illustrated Resort
Conversion project of existing 11-story hotel downtown on Mississippi River near LSU campus. Will feature vacation ownership, hotel and whole ownership units. Renovations begin early 2027 with completion expected late 2027.
Coushatta Casino Resort
Eight-story hotel tower expansion adding 204 guest rooms and 100 luxury suites to existing casino resort. Will bring total room count to over 1,000. Connected to gaming floor, dining, and entertainment amenities.
Omni Headquarters Hotel
Planned $500 million modern hotel with 1,000-room capacity and 100,000 square feet of meeting space, located across from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Project is part of New Orleans’ bid to host the 2031 Super Bowl.
The Cake Lounge
New brick-and-mortar extension of Crazy Cakes By Becky, a dessert lounge offering artisanal sweets, macarons, cookies, light café-style food and non-alcoholic beverages in former Gracious Bakery location
Upper Crust Pizzeria & Italian Cuisine
New flagship restaurant by the founders of Meaux Jeaux Pizza, featuring house-made Italian focaccia and traditional Sicilian sandwiches. 3,145 sq ft interior with 750 sq ft courtyard, full table service.
Empanola
Empanola is opening a new Central Business District location inside the Holiday Inn. The location will feature the full menu including traditional meat and vegan empanadas, plus an expanded beverage program with Lavazza coffee. They plan to serve hotel guests, business community, and tourists with delivery and catering services.
Southdowns Grille
New American concept replacing Solera tapas spot, featuring elevated comfort food like blue crab fritters, steak frites, and baked lasagna. Renovated space includes dedicated to-go counter and renovated bar with 25 wines by the glass and 10 signature cocktails.
PJ’s Coffee
PJ’s Coffee returning to Maple Street Uptown at former Starbucks location. Full interior and exterior renovations planned. Will be the fifth Uptown location for the brand.
Kandy’s
Restaurant serving classic New Orleans and French flavors in former Prime NOLA location. Will offer full beverage program and elevated food in traditional sit-down setting. Renovations underway include decorative paneling, updated flooring, and modern lighting fixtures.
Nacho Kat
Tex-Mex restaurant expanding from Covington to open first New Orleans location in Uptown. Features nacho platters, Latin American-inspired dishes, and location-specific items like Birria Po-boy.