Teams at Hogs for the Cause are building lobster shacks, golf simulators and a paddle‑wheeler as they race to raise money for families battling pediatric brain cancer. The two‑day festival is April 10–11 at UNO Lakefront.

Keith Lee is waiving food vendor fees at his May Familee Day festival in New Orleans, opening the event to small local restaurants while bringing national acts to the lakefront.

Banh Mi Boys will open a Mandeville counter on April 12, bringing its banh mi–po'boy hybrids and quick‑service menu to the Hwy 22 shopping strip.

Sushi By Us, a chef-led 'Mexakase' counter from Veho Hospitality, has opened inside Tacos del Cartel in downtown New Orleans. The intimate spot serves nigiri and fusion small plates.

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.