Rizzuto Prime
Opening mid-January 2025 Rizzuto Prime is set to open in mid-January 2025, transforming the former Borgne space at the Hyatt Regency in downtown New Orleans. Owned by brothers Jack and Phil Rizzuto, the new establishment will focus on steaks, seafood, and Italian cuisine, merging elements from their existing restaurant, Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House. The […]
Flaming Hot Pot & Korean BBQ
Opening January 2025 Flaming Hot Pot is set to open soon in Shreveport, offering a unique dining experience centered around Korean BBQ and hot pot. Guests will enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread with fresh ingredients, alongside the opportunity to grill their own meat at the table for a personalized experience. The restaurant’s signage is already up, […]
Roul’s Deli
Opening December 2024 Roul’s Deli is preparing to open in Shreveport after becoming a beloved deli in Baton Rouge since 1999. The deli has gained popularity for its extensive menu featuring 20 types of cheeseburgers, pitas, gyros, and salads, but is especially known for its burgers. The location chosen for the new deli is at […]
Hot Food Express
Hot Food Express, a well-established Asian-Cajun fusion restaurant in Lafayette, is exploring expansion into Youngsville with a new concept tailored for on-the-go customers. With over 20 years of service from its original location, the owner Zee Baloch is set to design an efficient takeout and delivery model that caters to the needs of the busy […]
Churros Boutique
Opening March 2025 Churros Boutique, a family-owned business, is expanding with a new location in Youngsville, Louisiana, set to open in March 2025. Founded in 2018, this business originally opened in the Acadiana Mall and has built a reputation for serving delicious churros and unique dessert options. The new location will feature a menu that […]
Patacon Latin Cuisine
Opening By the end of 2025 Patacon Latin Cuisine is set to open a new location in Youngsville by the end of 2025. Best known for its Venezuelan sandwiches, this restaurant aims to bring authentic and flavorful Latin American cuisine to the expanding Youngsville community. Located at 208 Center Sarcelle Boulevard, near Rouses Market, customers […]
Dumpling Hour
Dumpling Hour, an Asian restaurant specializing in dumplings and Sichuan cuisine, is set to open its next location in Youngsville. Currently successful in its Lafayette establishment, Dumpling Hour will occupy a new space in a shopping center at 1911 Chemin Metairie Parkway, adjacent to a newly opened Baskin-Robbins. The restaurant will offer a vibrant dining […]
Prestige 337
Prestige 337 is a new restaurant in Lake Charles that aims to provide ‘good drinks, great food, and unforgettable moments.’ Focused on serving elevated Cajun cuisine, the restaurant has only released minimal details about its luxury concept, sharing teasers through images of lavish cars, decor, and drinks. Currently, Prestige 337 is in the hiring phase […]
Arceneaux’s on the River
Opening April 2024 Opened by husband-and-wife duo and caterers Brett and Suzanne Arceneaux, this Ascension Parish spot serves homey breakfast plates and daily lunch specials.
Whataburger
Whataburger is set to expand its presence in Acadiana with a new location in Youngsville, Lafayette Parish. Ground has been broken for this new restaurant, which will occupy one of four commercial spaces in a brand new 10,000-square-foot plaza at the intersection of Milton Avenue and Bonin Road. This Whataburger will be the fourth location […]