Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is set to open at a new location in Lake Charles, having reportedly purchased the former O’Charley’s and Paradise Daiquiris building. The restaurant will be situated in a bustling shopping and dining area at the intersection of Prien Lake Road and L’Auberge Blvd. While the exact opening date has not been disclosed yet, […]
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Alexandria is set to welcome an Olive Garden, fulfilling a long-standing desire from the community for this popular Italian dining option. The restaurant will occupy the location of the former Johnny Carino’s, which is scheduled to close as its lease expires. Official documents show that the contract was signed on March 18 and recorded on […]
Spicy Mango
Spicy Mango is preparing for its debut as a Caribbean fusion restaurant, promising a vibrant menu that showcases unique flavors and culinary creativity. The restaurant is currently hiring ahead of its grand opening, focusing on assembling a great team to provide excellent service and a delightful dining experience.
Safta’s Table
Opening Fall 2025 Safta’s Table is a new casual dining concept being established by chefs Emily and Alon Shaya under their company Pomegranate Hospitality. Located in Lakeview, New Orleans, it is set to open in the fall of 2025 in a mixed-use building at 129 Allen Toussaint Blvd. This all-day cafe will serve a variety […]
Smalls Sliders
Opening June 2025 Smalls Sliders is set to open its second location in Lafayette, LA at 803 Bertrand Drive across from Rouses. Known for its delicious 100% beef sliders with unique Smauce(r), this franchise aims to offer a fast-casual dining experience that emphasizes quality and speed. The restaurant features a limited menu for efficient service […]
Smalls Sliders
Opening June 2025 Smalls Sliders is set to open its second location in Lafayette, LA at 803 Bertrand Drive across from Rouses. Known for its delicious 100% beef sliders with unique Smauce(r), this franchise aims to offer a fast-casual dining experience that emphasizes quality and speed. The restaurant features a limited menu for efficient service […]
Pura Vida Coffee Bar
Opening April 2025 Pura Vida Coffee Bar is a new tropical-themed coffee shop set to open in mid-April 2025, located just one mile from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Co-owned by LSU graduate Canon Cockrell, the venue has transformed from a former fitness space into a vibrant oasis featuring tropical decor, palm trees, and […]
Evviva
Opening 2025-04 Evivva is a new restaurant set to open in April 2025, aiming to provide a casual dining experience with a focus on well-made, rustic, and delicious food. The restaurant is currently in the hiring phase, seeking talented Back of House professionals, including line cooks and prep staff, to join their team prior to […]
Pour Annex
Pour Annex is a new restaurant being developed as an expansion of the upscale New American restaurant Pour, located in Lafayette’s River Ranch development. The expansion involves repurposing a former office space adjacent to the existing restaurant. Currently, the development is in the construction phase, with further details to be released in the coming months. […]
Crazy Johnnie’s Steak House
Opening 2025 Crazy Johnnie’s Steak House is set to open soon in Metairie. The new establishment will occupy the space previously known as City Bar Metairie. It aims to revive the legacy of the former Crazy Johnnie’s, which closed in 2014. The restaurant is currently in the final stages of permitting and has begun invite-only […]