Events
Bayou Culinary Showcase Returns for a Night of Food, Fun & Flavor
Latest News Bayou Culinary Showcase Returns for a Night of Food, Fun & Flavor Mar 23, 2026 Get ready for one of the Bayou Region’s favorite food events! The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) Bayou Chapter will host the 11th Annual Bayou Culinary Showcase on Thursday, April 9, from 6–8:30 p.m. at the Warren J. Harang…
Read MoreChalmette Sweeps Top Honors at Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational
Latest News Chalmette Sweeps Top Honors at Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational Mar 20, 2026 The LRA Education Foundation presented the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational on March 18-19 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. ProStart is a two-year culinary arts and restaurant management curriculum in nearly 71 Louisiana high schools, with 2,200 juniors and seniors…
Read MoreTujague’s Celebrates 170 Years of Creole Tradition
Latest News Tujague’s Celebrates 170 Years of Creole Tradition Mar 4, 2026 On February 20, Tujague’s officially marked its 170th anniversary, honoring nearly two centuries of continuous operation in the heart of the French Quarter. Founded in 1856, the iconic restaurant now enters its 170th year as one of the longest-running dining institutions in the…
Read MoreNew Louisiana Sales Tax Filing System Launches January 2026
Latest News New Louisiana Sales Tax Filing System Launches January 2026 Jan 12, 2026 Louisiana is rolling out a new online state and local sales and use tax filing system, now accessible through Parish E-File. Beginning January 1, 2026, businesses may file using a Combined State and Local Sales Tax Return, which will be used…
Read MoreNRA Unveils 2026 Culinary Forecast
Latest News NRA Unveils 2026 Culinary Forecast Jan 6, 2026 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast from the National Restaurant Association forecasts top menu trends for next year The National Restaurant Association (NRA) released its highly anticipated 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, highlighting the trends set to shape America’s menus in the coming year. The report,…
Read MoreAn Important Update for Taste of Mardi Gras in 2026
Latest News An Important Update for Taste of Mardi Gras in 2026 Dec 22, 2025 For more than 31 years, Taste of Mardi Gras has been a beloved tradition in Central Louisiana. Year after year, this event has brought our community together to celebrate incredible food, drinks, and entertainment. None of this would be possible…
Read MoreSecond Line in the Sky: Honoring Lives with a Canopy of Remembrance
Latest News Second Line in the Sky: Honoring Lives with a Canopy of Remembrance Nov 20, 2025 Second Line in the Sky is a new temporary memorial and lighting installation spanning the 100–300 blocks of Bourbon Street, created to honor the victims of the January 1, 2025 Bourbon Street attack. Featuring 822 prayer flags suspended…
Read MoreIncreased ICE Presence Arrives in New Orleans: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
Latest News Increased ICE Presence Arrives in New Orleans: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know Nov 19, 2025 New Orleans is preparing for a significant increase in federal immigration enforcement, with approximately 200 Border Patrol agents expected in the city in the coming weeks. This surge follows similar operations in other major cities and has…
Read MoreLRA Policy Update: Progress, Challenges and Member Impact
Latest News LRA Policy Update: Progress, Challenges and Member Impact Nov 19, 2025 As we approach the end of the year and the Thanksgiving season, LRA President and CEO Stan Harris shares key updates on federal and state policy issues shaping Louisiana’s hospitality industry — and extends heartfelt thanks to our members for their partnership…
Read MoreCourt Settlement Stays Crab Import Ban
Latest News Court Settlement Stays Crab Import Ban Nov 5, 2025 The U.S. Court of International Trade has stayed NOAA’s planned January 1, 2026, import ban on blue swimming crab from Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka—a major development for seafood importers and restaurant operators who depend on these key overseas fisheries.  Key Takeaways…
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