NEW ORLEANS - While developing business and architectural plans for what would soon become a nationally-recognized restaurant, chef Adam Bidermen, the mastermind behind The Company Burger, says he spent nearly two years “causing chaos” and “tipping diamond trays” at Hiller…
NEW ORLEANS — L.H. Hayward & Company, parent company of Camellia Brand and Gulf Coast Blenders, announced in a press release that Louisiana native Ryan Shepherd will be its executive chef. The iconic, 96-year-old New Orleans company distributes 19 varieties of premium non-GMO…
LAKE CHARLES, La. - Waitr Incorporated (“Waitr”) today reported recent business highlights for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. As previously announced, Waitr has entered into an agreement for a business combination with Landcadia Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LCA) (“Landcadia”), a…
Thanks to a New Orleans couple, savoring a meal from your favorite local food truck only requires a few taps on your smart phone, and a short commute. “No longer will customers have to wander in search of food trucks…
NEW ORLEANS – Stone Pigman, a law form based in southeast Louisiana, announced that their work in the litigation involving Dorignac’s Food Center has been amicably resolved, and that the Dorignac family will once again spearhead the historic local business. The…
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Pelicans fans can now enjoy Krispy Krunchy® Chicken in the Smoothie King Center. Krispy Krunchy Chicken, one of the fastest growing convenience store-based quick service restaurant (QSR) concepts in the nation, announced a new five-year marketing partnership with…
NEW ORLEANS - If you’re already looking forward to the next New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, then the recent announcement from the nonprofit organization’s board of directors will give you a reason to smile. The 2019 culinary extravaganza, which has…
The Made in New Orleans (MiNO) Foundation will host an event on Thursday, Oct. 18, to commemorate the “re-birth” of the New Orleans-based nonprofit (formerly known as Chefs Move!), and to celebrate alumni of the organization’s scholarship program - a program…
New Orleans, LA – Waitr’s huge success in New Orleans has prompted another expansion – this time to the city of LaPlace. A press release revealed that the delivery service debuts on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. The Waitr app lets…
NEW ORLEANS — Herbert "Herb" J. Hudson, the founder of the internationally recognized Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles, a Los Angeles-based soul food restaurant chain, has been named the 2018 Culinary Icon Award winner for the National Fried Chicken…
COVINGTON, La. — Winn-Dixie will officially reopen three newly remodeled stores in Louisiana in response to customers who asked for an improved shopping experience. As part of the grand opening, and to officially reintroduce the community to the new and…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A beloved New Orleans neighborhood bakery, known in the city for loaves of bread used to make "poor boy" sandwiches, has closed. The New Orleans Advocate reports that a retail shop attached to the Alois…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — City Park has announced that it would reopen the bidding process on a space housing a popular New Orleans beignet and coffee shop. News outlets report the park announced Tuesday that it'll reopen the bidding…
NEW ORLEANS —The American Cuisine & Hospitality Symposium (ACHS) will be held on Monday, September 17 at the Orpheum Theater. Led by GNO, Inc. board member Ti Martin, and held in honor of the 125th birthday of Commander's and the 300th birthday…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Like any proud cook, Iris Cardona gets a thrill when people tell her they like her food. Sometimes that praise comes in Spanish, sometimes in English. Other times it's just a big thumbs-up from someone…
LONDON (AP) — Coca-Cola is hoping for a caffeine-fueled boost with the acquisition of British coffee chain Costa. Costa is Britain's biggest coffee company, with over 2,400 coffee shops in the U.K. and another 1,400 in more than 30…
NEW ORLEANS — On Wednesday, August 29 from 1-2 p.m. the University of Holy Cross’s Food Sciences will unveil its newly donated high-tech food label printer. The printer will assist the fast growing local food manufacturing industry with printing expiration…
NEW ORLEANS - Announced today, popular food and dining online network Eater.com released their 2018 Best New Restaurant list. The list included restaurants from across the country, and named Bywater American Bistro - Chef Nina Compton's new venture – as one…
NEW ORLEANS – It was announced today that Southern Oaks Plantation will partner with historic Cafe du Monde to offer clients and visitors a taste of tradition. "It is no secret that Southern Oaks Plantation values tradition a passion for entrepreneurship…
Mentored chefs Prudhomme, Lagasse
Decades ago, hundreds of grocery stores dotted the New Orleans cityscape on almost every corner. These family businesses not only supplied the basics, but they were also the place to catch up on all the neighborhood news. Many of these stores…
NEW ORLEANS — Chef Alex Harrell and his team are moving! After three successful years in the current Angeline space, Harrell will suspend service until the new plans are complete. The final dinner service from the Chartres Street space will…
NEW ORLEANS – Waitr’s widespread appeal in New Orleans has triggered the restaurant on-demand platform to expand its service to Houma and Thibodaux. The delivery service begins this week in both cities, The Waitr app lets you order from…
Former Mistretta Building Becomes Historic Donaldsonville General Store & Museum at the Chef John Folse Building
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana seafood company has pleaded guilty to the illegal sale of blue crabs. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans, in a news release, says Shell Beach Seafood Co., LLC, based in St. Bernard, entered the plea…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Eat Local Challenge continues to grow in its eight year through expanding partnerships, dropping participating fees, and a fantastic farm to table events line up. This year’s Eat Local Challenge is proud to announce a…
NEW ORLEANS — OpenTable has released a report on the 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America for 2018 in advance of Mother's Day. The list includes three restaurants in New Orleans: Brennan’s, Atchafalaya, and Willa Jean. “Mother’s Day is the single…
CHICAGO (AP) — The winners of the 2018 James Beard Foundation restaurant and chef awards announced Monday are: ___ NATIONAL RESTAURANT AND CHEF AWARDS — Best New Restaurant JuneBaby, Seattle — Outstanding Baker Belinda Leong and Michel Suas, B. Patisserie,…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin restaurant took home the South's top chef award at the James Beard Awards. The outstanding bar program went to cocktail bar Cure when the honors were given out Monday…
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More than 900 Louisiana farmers and ranchers will receive disaster grants to help them recover from the March and August 2016 floods. Louisiana's agriculture department says the average grant is $9,905, and the maximum…
