OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) — Tony Chachere’s Famous Creole Cuisine is celebrating its golden anniversary, marking 50 years since the launch of one of Louisiana’s most recognizable food brands. Based in Opelousas, Tony Chachere’s began as a retirement hobby for the…
NEW ORLEANS — Shaquille O'Neal and Drew Brees will coach opposing teams in the Kellogg’s-sponosored Celebrity Crunch Classic basketball game, scheduled for April 3 at the Xavier University Convocation Center. Tipping off at noon, the light-hearted competition is one of…
The inaugural edition of the New Orleans 500 is now available. It’s a collection of profiles of the city’s influential, involved and inspiring business leaders. Once a month, Biz New Orleans sends an email survey to all the leaders on…
NEW ORLEANS – DePaul Community Health Centers is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute free groceries through a drive-thru food pantry on Friday, March 11 at DCHC’s Carrollton Warehouse, 3201 Short Street (located behind the Carrollton health center).…
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has canceled oyster leases for dozens of owners for failing to pay rent. “As per Louisiana Revised Statute 56:429, any lessee who pays their rent on or…
NEW ORLEANS – Children’s Hospital New Orleans will host the 40th Annual Sugarplum Ball presented by Lemoine on Saturday, March 19 at the River City Ballroom and Plaza at Mardi Gras World. The event is expected to raise more than…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute is hosting an open house and make-your-own pizza party for prospective students from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 at 725 Howard Avenue. All prospective students and their…
BATON ROUGE — After nearly five years of serving the Baton Rouge community, District Donuts Sliders Brew will be closing its location at 7415 Corporate Boulevard. The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. until its last…
NEW ORLEANS – Dining will resume on March 17 at Couvant in the Eliza Jane hotel (315 Magazine Street). The French brasserie will offer breakfast and dinner service with plans to expand its offerings to include lunch and brunch service…
NEW ORLEANS – The Lark in the Park fundraiser presented by Capital One is scheduled for Friday, March 18 at the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park. It's the 40th anniversary of the event's debut. “This is a very…
NEW ORLEANS—Beginning Friday, March 4, New Orleanians will have more than 25 more choices for Fish Fry Fridays The Fish Fry Fridays campaign, which began in 2020, will serve as a fundraising event to benefit Hospitality Cares, a partnership between…
METAIRIE — The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation said it has distributed $25,914 to ProStart programs around the state through its ProStart Program Support Fund. Since 2014, the LRAEF has awarded $349,469 to its ProStart programs—funds which in part are…
NEW ORLEANS – The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists in advance of the returning James Beard Awards presented by Capital One. Brennan’s is competing in the category of Outstanding Restaurant, which honors establishments…
NEW ORLEANS — From Camellia Brand: Camellia Brand has announced the launch of the Camellia Bean Krewe subscription box: a quarterly, automatic shipment of curated items. “Here in Louisiana, we are proud of our historic culinary dishes, many of which…
NEW ORLEANS – Rush Bowls – a Colorado-based, fast-casual concept known for “fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl” – will open its first Louisiana location on March 5 at 800 Metairie Road in Metairie. “New Orleans is the perfect community for Rush…
NEW ORLEANS – Fill the Needs, the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation, and Republic National Distributing Company have partnered to distribute safety supplies to hospitality businesses across southeast Louisiana in advance of the region’s busy season. The groups say that the welcome…
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of the fast casual restaurant brand Bread Zeppelin said they have their sights set on New Orleans for franchise expansion. The "chopped salad-meets-sandwich" concept, which offers salad/grain blends in hollowed out baguettes, debuted in 2013…
NEW ORLEANS — The Link Stryjewski Foundation has announced that it will donate $100,000 to Son of a Saint, the local nonprofit that supports and provides mentorship to young men without fathers. The three-year financial commitment will help build the…
NEW ORLEANS — From Zatarain's: For the second year, Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage is giving away 500 jambalaya meal kits containing one package of sausage and two boxes of rice mix to help address food insecurity in New Orleans. This year,…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District hotel has unveiled a renovation that includes new public spaces, meeting spaces and guest rooms. “We want our guests to experience forward-thinking, aesthetically pleasing spaces that help foster their inventive…
NEW ORLEANS — Community Coffee Company presented The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services with a check for $250,000 this week to expand their emergency response fleet for future disaster relief efforts. EDS has allocated the funds to purchase three van…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One year after the coronavirus pandemic forced a parade-free, quiet Mardi Gras in New Orleans, city officials Monday touted preparations in place for a return to the big parades and festivities expected over the next two…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Monica Bourgeois and Neil Gernon got wind last summer that Pontchartrain Vineyards was for sale, the New Orleans couple, both deeply entrenched in the wine world, thought it sounded too good to be true. The…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Gulf South Index: Inflation and supply chain disruptions were key factors weighing on consumer sentiment around economic outlook and overall optimism at the end of 2021, and they persist today. High demand for goods combined…
NEW ORLEANS – The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel recently announced two executive leadership additions to the luxury hotel team. Cole Wallace has been named hotel manager and Ryan Conn has been appointed executive sous chef. “Both Ryan…
LAFAYETTE — As part of a Gulf Coast expansion, discount grocery chain Aldi is opening its first Louisiana location on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 4518 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette. The 22,000-square-foot store is one of several locations that the…
NEW ORLEANS — The Young Leadership Council of New Orleans announced the return of “Wednesday at the Square” concert series beginning Wednesday, March 16 in Lafayette Square. The 10-week, free concert series is returning for its 15th year after a…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Galatoire's Foundation: Galatoire Foundation raised $287,200 at its annual Mardi Gras Table Auction, held Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in the famed Galatoire’s first floor dining room. Combined with the record-breaking Christmas Auction held in November, a…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute is taking reservations for Hearth, a student-run pop-up eatery that will offer seasonal comfort food with Creole, French, and Italian influences. The event takes place Feb. 10-22 at 725 Howard…
NEW ORLEANS – Chef Ryan Pearson has been named executive chef at Couvant, a French brasserie set to reopen in March after a two-year hiatus due to COVID 19. Pearson’s primary focus will be relaunching the restaurant, while his culinary…
