Chef Haley Vaughan and partner Sage Ellis opened Respite on Bayou Road, a compact Esplanade Ridge cafe serving seasonal comfort plates and a concise wine program.

Dat Dog has closed its original Freret Street location for a $508,000 renovation that preserves the site’s historic gas‑station canopy and aims to reopen by end of summer.

Uni Sushi & Hibachi will take a 3,700-sq-ft ground-floor corner at Roosevelt & Common, bringing hibachi tables, a sushi bar and late-night hours to downtown.

A new deli opened next to Terranova on Esplanade, serving pressed Italian sandwiches, Miami gelato and classic New Orleans sno-balls.

A Bywater tasting counter says a Michelin star lifted revenue 60–80%, prompted a tasting-menu price hike and extra hires, and forced a rethink of staffing and pricing.

Kyle Brechtel is converting the former Étoile space at 3607 Magazine Street into Charlotte's, an all‑day neighborhood restaurant helmed by chef Amy Mehrtens and due in October 2026.

A national bubble‑tea chain is converting the former Jabby's Pizza on Perkins Road into a Tsaocaa shop, according to permit records and the brand's site. The outpost would be the chain’s first in the Capital Region.

City Council approved Crescent City Cafe’s permit to open a pay‑what‑you‑can breakfast and brunch spot at 4807 Magazine Street, aiming to serve neighbors across incomes.

After 41 years on the Westbank, Terrytown Cafe announced it will close on July 8, 2026, after the building was sold and the lease was not renewed.

Morrow’s gumbo ramen earned a No. 7 spot on Food Network’s Top 10: Noodles, giving the Marigny restaurant a national spotlight. The bowl’s Creole‑meets‑Asian elements drew praise.

Gris-Gris on Magazine Street will close at the end of July; the owners called it a business decision and invited patrons to "dance at the funeral."

Gretna's new Chick‑fil‑A logged more than 1,500 transactions on opening day, brought new jobs and pledged $25,000 to a local food bank.

Vals, the New Orleans taqueria, is opening a pink‑walled second location on Perkins Road and will resume full service next Tuesday.