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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

Dakar NOLA

Acclaimed Senegalese restaurant relocating from Magazine Street to former Mat & Naddie’s location. Will feature tasting menu in dining room (18 seats) and casual à la carte menu on covered patio opening in July. Restaurant is expanding dining options while maintaining focus on modern Senegalese cuisine.

Dumpling & Bao

Chinese restaurant opening second location in former Zaxby’s building. Will take 4-5 months to open after receiving the building in about a month from article date.