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New York-via-Texas Bagel Shop Coming to Maple Street

Shug's Bagels will be bringing that traditional New York Approach to making bagels.

New Salad Station Location Coming to Baton Rouge Area

The popular salad bar restaurant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion plan.

Mahony’s Po-Boys Reopening Its Original Location on Magazine

The po-boy shop is set to come back this fall under new ownership.

Viral Hammond Bakery Opening a Location in the Warehouse District

Bakery owner Abi Caswell went viral for fixing a custom cake mistake in the middle of a streaming event.

Drew Brees’ Pickle N Pins Indoor Amusement Park Coming to Metairie

The new venue will be adult-focused, but family-friendly.

West Bank Vegan Restaurant Adding a French Quarter Location

2 Phat Vegans has won over many fans with its plant-based hot sausage po-boy.

Caribbean-Inspired Restaurant and Rum Bar Planned for Metairie

A planned restaurant would be the second location of Rumba, a restaurant located in New York State.

After COVID Contraction, WeDat’s is Switching on Expansion Mode

The restaurant is preparing to open a Riverwalk location.

Wagyulicious Food Trailer in Baton Rouge Beefing Up Its Brick-and Mortar

The popular meat-based food trailer is putting down permanent roots.

Wayback Burgers Location Coming to Warehouse District

The new location will be the chain's first in Louisiana.

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