Gonzales-based Pho Viet is opening a roughly 2,000‑sqft outpost in Long Farm Village, with owners targeting a November 2026 debut.

St. John the Baptist Parish posted photos of a ribbon‑cutting Wednesday for a new Fratelli's Italian Grille in LaPlace, naming owner Ismet Nezaj and listing hours. The restaurant occupies an end‑cap at 405 Belle Terre Blvd.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open at Sweetland Centre in Broussard, taking over the former Taco Bell corner. Local franchisees behind the Youngsville expansion will operate the new spot.

Chicken Salad Chick confirmed plans for a Lakeside Mall location in Metairie, which would become the chain’s second New Orleans‑area store. Franchise partners behind the first Metairie site are involved locally.

Frenchmen All Day, the Marigny cafe known for house-roasted coffee and Bloody Marys, has closed after five years. The building is now listed for sale.

After a year of pop‑ups, chef Valeriano Chiella's Fico Cucina has moved into Balcony Bar Uptown, bringing baked gnocchi, cacio e pepe and a chicken Milanese to a regular menu. The fixed kitchen lets the project expand beyond one‑night events.

A new Freret Street spot from the High Hat team serves Cuban sandwiches, fritas and a house roast developed with French Truck Coffee.

Aden Aroma, opened by 23-year-old Basil Alsoofi in Harvey, serves Yemeni drinks and pastries including adeni chai and honeycomb bread. The compact shop aims to be a late-night, alcohol-free gathering spot.

Justin and Mia Devillier bought the Upperline building and plan a new restaurant with private dining upstairs, aiming for a late‑2026 opening. The project will be a new concept, not a reopening.

The Kern family—of Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World—has invested in Galatoire’s, joining John Georges and other owners at the historic Bourbon Street restaurant. The move pairs parade production muscle with one of New Orleans' best-known dining rooms.

New Orleans-born Evolve Coffee + Matcha plans a Mandeville café this spring — its first North Shore location and fourth shop overall.

Emeril Lagasse’s Portuguese-focused 34 Restaurant & Bar will close Jan. 31, the Emeril Group said, citing rising operational costs while hinting at a possible return.

St. John the Baptist Parish spotlights Black & Gold Nutrition for providing the community with nutritious shakes and teas, also noting their location, operating hours, and contact number.