Graze Craze opened its first Louisiana shop in Covington, a 1,100-square-foot location run by local owners Jessica and Steve Sintes. The shop will offer curated grazing boards, gluten-free options and local delivery.

Marrero's longtime seafood spot Sal's has closed as the owners retire. Lefort's Seafood will take over the West Bank location, with renovations and hiring underway.

Truce and Chaos will take over Uncle Earl’s Perkins Road spot; permit filings name Olive or Twist co‑owner Joshua Duke as the applicant. The new bar promises quiet cocktails and late‑night chaos.

Ruthie's Frozen Custard is headed to Freret at 2506 Jena Street, promising daily-made custard, classic and vegan flavors, and a spring/summer soft opening. Details and permits point to a small walk-up shop with limited seating.

Husband-and-wife owners Keiyanah and Matthew Ratleff opened Cinnaholic on Freret Street, bringing made-to-order, 100% vegan cinnamon rolls to Uptown New Orleans.

Whataburger opened Tuesday in Youngsville at 3204 E. Milton Ave, offering 24/7 service, a double drive-thru and more than 80 new local jobs.

Sno‑ball season kicked off early across Greater New Orleans this week, with 14 stands — from Hansen's to Chance In Hell — already serving shaved‑ice favorites.

A Visit The Northshore reel shows Gerald Gruenig raving about Don’s Seafood in Covington, sparking local chatter.

Queer-owned Undergrowth Coffee on Magazine Street closed after five years; owners cited rising costs and closed to pay staff severance.

Civil rights icon Reverend Dr. Jesse Jackson has died, leaving a legacy of activism and a call for continued civic engagement and voting to advance civil rights.

New Orleans will host the North America's 50 Best Restaurants awards on May 28, 2026, and will also stage Bocuse d'Or and pastry qualifiers at the convention center in July.

A former fine-dining chef has opened a Bywater roastery-café that pairs house-baked Nordic breads with small-batch coffee. It’s a neighborhood spot built around smørbrød and retail bags.

Tet Fest returns next weekend to Mary Queen of Vietnam Church with festival-only Vietnamese dishes, nightly lion and dragon dances and free admission.