Habibi Lebanese Grill & Pizza
Owners Kamil Jaouhari and Wasim Jamhour, behind Habibi Lebanese Grill and Wine Bar and Royal Woodfired Pizza in the Marigny, are planning a new blended concept called Habibi Lebanese Grill & Pizza at the former IHOP location at 835 Canal St. A permit filing with the City of New Orleans has been submitted to subdivide […]
Lounge XII
Lounge XII is a sports bar/nightlife lounge currently in development at the former Show Island Bar and Grill and Floating Island Bakery Café space. The project is led by entrepreneur Paul Pitcher and honors the legacy of the late NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones (jersey #12, Super Bowl XLVII). Specific opening date and full concept […]
St. Elmo’s
Italian concept restaurant from restaurateur John Michael Rowland (also behind Pigeon & Whale and The Husky). Located in the former Uptown Sports Social space in the Garden District. Permit filed for major interior renovation including open-kitchen layout, parquet and marble flooring, custom booths, and faux rock wall. Menu focuses on refined Italian fare with handmade […]
Café by Emeril
Café by Emeril is set to open this fall in the forthcoming Fairmont Hotel in downtown New Orleans. A second location of Emeril’s Delmonico is also set to open at the same location. Article also notes a second Meril restaurant already opened in July in Las Vegas.
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls is opening its fourth New Orleans location in City Park, housed in a trailer near the City Putt Miniature Golf Course. Owner Neesa Peterson expects to open within two weeks of the article date (2026-08-06). The stand will feature natural flavors like lemon basil, strawberry basil, pineapple cilantro, and watermelon jalapeño, plus […]
Prince St. Pizza
New Baton Rouge location of NYC-born Prince St. Pizza, known for Sicilian-style square pies and pepperoni-loaded slices. Former UFC champion Jon Jones has joined as an ownership partner. Grand opening expected in early fall 2026. Prince St. Pizza currently operates 18 locations nationally, mostly in California.
Pasta On The Fly
Pasta On The Fly, a fast-casual pasta concept currently operating at 7607 Maple St. in Uptown New Orleans, is planning a new location in Metairie at 2325 Metairie Rd. A Remodel Repairs and Renovations permit was filed with Jefferson Parish. It is unclear whether this will be a relocation or a second location. No official […]
Gator Grub
Gator Grub, a catering operation known for loaded potatoes and barbecue plates, is transitioning to a brick-and-mortar location in St. Bernard Parish at the former Perks Cafe. The space is undergoing inspections and minor renovations. Opening menu will feature signature loaded potatoes (Oysters Rockefeller, crawfish etouffee), specialty burgers, loaded hot dogs including a muffuletta hot […]
CIC Coffee
CIC Coffee is a café planned by Connect International Church (LLC owned by lead pastor Dawesteniel Louis) at 925 Behrman Hwy Suite A in Terrytown/West Bank area. A tenant build-out permit has been filed with Jefferson Parish. The church website notes the facility is ‘under construction.’ Timeline and scope are not yet confirmed; What Now […]
Budatan Asian Cuisine & Steak House
Budatan Asian Cuisine & Steak House, a Pan-Asian restaurant known for Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine, is opening a second location in Lake Charles at 4058 Ryan St (Suites 600, 700, and 800). The original location is in Moss Bluff, LA. Construction has begun on the new location, inspired by customer demand for a […]