The Cajun Table
Drive-thru location for popular crawfish and seafood boils from existing Lafayette restaurant. Will feature crawfish boils during season, shrimp boils, and potentially blue claw crab boils.
Gendusa’s Italian Eatery
Gendusa’s Italian Eatery is relocating from their current Rivertown location to a larger former Messina’s location. The new venue will more than double seating capacity, triple kitchen size, and add 66 parking spaces. Owner plans to add new chef and menu items while keeping regular offerings including specialty pizza.
Fairmont New Orleans
Luxury hotel with 250 rooms housed in restored historic Bank of New Orleans building. Features world-class dining, spa, fitness center, and event spaces. Part of Fairmont Hotels brand.
Alexis Fried Chicken and Seafood
Former family restaurant lost to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 being rebuilt by original co-owner. Plans under city review, with Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for January. Will be sit-down version of former takeout spot.
Las Brujas Coffee & Grocery
Coffee shop and grocery featuring air-roasted specialty coffee beans, local products, and community market. Owner getting keys January 1st, targeting February opening.
The Hive Market
Farm-fresh cafe expanding by moving across the street from Grand Coteau to Sunset. Closed December 20 and will reopen in new year at larger location to offer more to the community.
Queen Eats Bistro & Bar
Food truck and concessions company Queen Eats & Royal Treats is expanding to brick-and-mortar with Queen Eats Bistro & Bar. They serve Baton Rouge Soul Food including red beans and wings, Cajun shrimp pasta, and pulled pork sandwiches. Have contracts with LSU and Southern University.
Crescent City Cafe
Pay-what-you-can nonprofit café opening brick-and-mortar location after serving free breakfasts from church since 2009. Will serve brunch six days a week with donation-based model.
Santa Picanha
Casual Brazilian barbecue restaurant offering churrasco-style meats by weight, including picanha, skirt steak, and traditional sausages. Owner has been doing catering and pop-ups for over a decade and is opening permanent location after passing inspections.
Matassa’s
Historic French Quarter grocer Matassa’s Market expanding into restaurant business with Mediterranean flavors and wood-fired pizzas. Owner seeking zoning change and currently in neighborhood participation program for approval.