St. Tammany Parish says a retired wastewater plant is now being billed as the world’s largest crawfish boiler; officials say a deep clean and permits will come first.

Covington's Nacho Kat is opening its first New Orleans outpost on Calhoun Street with signature nacho platters and tacos. The Uptown site is listed as "coming soon."

Kandy’s is moving into the CBD at 514 S. Rampart, promising a mix of classic New Orleans and French‑inspired dishes plus a full beverage program.

Chef Jordan and Alexis Ruiz have moved The Munch Factory into a larger Mid‑City Bienville space, bringing gumbo, Bayou Nachos and a big covered patio to a more visible neighborhood spot.

Two food trucks moved into Ocean Springs' CRAVE Food Hall and Chicago 6ix is opening a storefront on Bienville. The moves mark a maturing local dining scene.

2 Potnas, a New Orleans burger spot, has embraced a Bob's Burgers theme — NOLA's photo tour and delivery listings show the interior styling and menu. The eatery pairs cartoon kitsch with straight‑ahead burgers and fries.

Bevi Seafood is back this spring as a weekend crawfish and daiquiri pop-up at the former Avo on Magazine Street.

Habs Hospitality Group is opening Tacos Awiwis at 104 Lake Drive in Covington; opening day will include two free tacos per guest for the first 100 customers.

King’s Seafood is building a third Acadiana location on Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Broussard as part of a roughly $1.45M project tied to a late-2024 land sale.

Dolfy's, a new Spanish small-plates restaurant, opened on Freret Street on Friday. NOLA.com published photos and the menu with its initial report.

French Truck Coffee has opened at 800 Metairie Road in Metairie, bringing a pastry program led by Jeremy Fogg plus breakfast sandwiches and the full coffee menu. The new shop joins the brand’s Whole Foods outpost in Metairie.

Bruno's Tavern — an Uptown New Orleans college bar with roots in 1934 — is listed for $2.4 million. Brokers are marketing the corner property as a turn‑key restaurant and bar.

Gather opened on Lafitte Street in Old Mandeville, pairing house-baked pastries with specialty coffee and a compact wine program. It’s open weekdays into mid‑afternoon.