NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Eat Fit King Cakes are available online at EatFitKingCake.com and at retailers across Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Low-carb Eat Fit King Cakes are certified to be without gluten, grain or dairy. They are made with almond…
SHREVEPORT – Southern Classic Chicken, a north Louisiana-based fried chicken franchise, continues to grow its presence across the southern United States. The brand announced a development deal that will bring multiple locations to the New Orleans region. The locations will…
NEW ORLEANS — The University of Holy Cross has dedicated its new Brown Foundation Food Science Microbiology Research Laboratory. The comprehensive facility will allow the university’s food science program to expand their students’ undergraduate research to include food pathogen analysis…
NEW ORLEANS — Benson Capital, owned by Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, announced on Dec. 16 that it has acquired Corporate Realty Inc., a commercial real estate company based in New Orleans that serves the Gulf South. Benson’s investment…
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans-based "all day brunch" restaurant Ruby Slipper plans to open its second Metairie location in the summer of 2022 at 4236 Veterans Boulevard in the soon-to-be rebranded Clearview Commons. This marks the ninth Louisiana outlet for…
NEW ORLEANS – Beginning Jan. 6, the Link Restaurant Group will be offering several flavors and sizes of king cakes at both Cochon Butcher and La Boulangerie on Magazine Street. Executive Pastry Chef Maggie Scales will serve the famous "Elvis,"…
NEW ORLEANS — From Tulane University: As Tulane prepares to open the Thirteen15 apartment building in the former Warwick Hotel, a deal has been inked to showcase another uniquely New Orleans treasure, the newest restaurant helmed by Dook Chase of…
NEW ORLEANS — On Dec. 8, developer Ted Kelso’s Stateside Hospitality and partners hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking at the construction site of a new 93-room Arrive New Orleans hotel at the corner of Chartres and Mazant in the Bywater neighborhood.…
The inaugural edition of the New Orleans 500 was published in November. It's a collection of profiles of the city's influential, involved and inspiring business leaders. Once a month, Biz New Orleans will send an email survey to all the…
NEW ORLEANS – From the New Orleans Agenda: Sankofa Community Development Corporation announced that construction will begin on Fresh Stop Market, a 1,600-square-foot healthy food store and community learning kitchen that will provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables in…
NEW ORLEANS – Krispy Krunchy Chicken, a branded convenience store foodservice program, announced it has received a strategic growth investment from Main Post Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity investment firm with experience partnering with iconic brands and multi-location foodservice…
NEW ORLEANS — Hogs for the Cause will return April 1 and 2, 2022 to the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds. Twenty national music acts and more than 90 barbecue teams will gather to raise funds for families battling pediatric…
NEW ORLEANS — Former NBA player Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman talks about his rise to success as a business owner during the December episode of 21st Century Business Forum webcast. This webcast, titled “Nothing But Net: Scoring Big in Business,” will…
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana-based tech company Waitr has partnered with local restaurants to launch a food drive to help feed families in need. Waitr will collect non-perishable food donations at select New Orleans-area restaurants: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux (4436 Veterans Blvd,…
NEW ORLEANS — The Emeril Lagasse Foundation has announced the distribution of $350,000 to several nonprofit organizations as part of its annual fall funding allocation. Two local beneficiaries, Son of a Saint and Youth Empowerment Project, were awarded community grants…
NEW ORLEANS — Son of a Saint will host its 2021 Annual Gala signature fundraising event on Thursday, Dec. 9 in partnership with the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. The gala is presented by Jones Walker LLP, the Richard C. Adkerson Family…
NEW ORLEANS — From Greater New Orleans Inc.: Christa Cotton, CEO of El Guapo Bitters, announced that the company has secured $1.1 million in seed funding, which will allow the company to increase production and raise visibility for its portfolio…
NEW ORLEANS – The Galatoire Foundation said it raised $117,500 at its annual Christmas auction on Tuesday, Nov. 30 in the Galatoire’s first floor dining room. Funds will go to Covenant House New Orleans, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré and the Galatoire Foundation.…
NEW ORLEANS – From the Roosevelt New Orleans: The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel celebrated the spirit of the holidays on Tuesday, Nov. 30 with the lighting of the Waldorf Wonderland in the hotel’s lobby. The New Orleans…
NEW ORLEANS — Producers of the 29th annual WYES Season of Good Tastes event have the announced details about wine tasting dinners at seven New Orleans restaurants. This season, from January 2022 through July 2022, guests can select restaurants that…
This is the second in a series of stories about the city’s growing food and beverage industry. NEW ORLEANS — The food and beverage industry is complex and competitive, but it can produce its share of "overnight" successes. In 2017,…
NEW ORLEANS — Clesi’s Seafood Restaurant will celebrate its return to full-time hours and full staff with the first official crawfish boil of the holiday season on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 4323 Bienville Street. “The return of a reliable crawfish…
NEW ORLEANS — The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s Oyster Shell Recycling Program is growing. Now New Orleans-area residents can support coastal restoration by bringing oyster shell from household dining to a new public drop-off site at the Green Project…
This is the first in a series of stories about the city's growing food and beverage industry. NEW ORLEANS — The sale of New Orleans-based healthy drinks company Big Easy Bucha to Latin American beverage company Beliv is the most…
NEW ORLEANS — Look out Hamburger Helper and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. New Orleans' own Camellia Brand, known for its beans and other pantry staples, has announced the release of its new Camellia dinner mixes, designed to help home cooks…
NEW ORLEANS — Church’s Chicken has opened three “reimaged” restaurants in Slidell, Kenner and Marrero. “This is an exciting time for Church’s Chicken as we continue to refresh our U.S. restaurants with even bolder Texas-inspired design,” said Pete Servold, EVP…
NEW ORLEANS — Here are the week’s top business stories: On Nov. 7, Children’s Hospital New Orleans celebrated the grand opening of its expanded campus. “Today, we celebrate the completion of the $300 million transformation of our campus, an unprecedented…
NEW ORLEANS — Chef’s Pencil, an international food magazine that reports on industry trends, did a little digging on the U.S. Department of Agriculture website to find out where the food in a typical Thanksgiving meal originates. Here are the…
BATON ROUGE – Cajun Pop Louisiana Style Popcorn has announced the release of two new flavors: Creole Pickle and Southern Ranch. "Crisp and tangy, the Creole Pickle popcorn brings a snap of dill flavor with a kick of creole seasoning…
HAMMOND – Gov. John Bel Edwards and S&W Wholesale Foods President and Owner Paul Spalitta announced the company is investing $12 million to develop a new multi-temperature wholesale food distribution center near Hammond. Upon completion, the company will relocate its…
