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New LRA Workers’ Comp Return-to-Work Program Helps Employees Get Back Safely
Latest News New LRA Workers’ Comp Return-to-Work Program Helps Employees Get Back Safely Sep 15, 2026 A workplace injury doesn’t always mean an employee has to stay off the job until they are fully recovered. LRA Workers’ Comp’s new Return-to-Work (RTW) Program helps employers safely transition injured employees back to work through temporary light-duty or…
Read MoreNational Food Safety Month: Keep Cross-Contamination Off the Menu
Latest News National Food Safety Month: Keep Cross-Contamination Off the Menu Sep 15, 2026 The food safety risks you can’t see can be some of the most important to prevent. For Week 3 of National Food Safety Month, the focus is on preventing cross-contamination—an essential ingredient in the Recipe for Food Safety Success. From raw…
Read MoreThrowdown for the Future: Eat. Drink. Win!
Latest News Throwdown for the Future: Eat. Drink. Win! Sep 8, 2026 One night. Some of New Orleans’ best restaurants. Great food, cocktails, music and prizes—all for a great cause. On Tuesday, October 13, Parkway Bakery & Tavern is opening its doors on a normally closed Tuesday for Throw Down for the Future, a fundraiser…
Read MoreAlcohol Rules for Guests Ages 18–20
Latest News Alcohol Rules for Guests Ages 18–20 Sep 8, 2026 Louisiana’s alcohol regulations can be confusing when it comes to guests ages 18–20 dining at a restaurant bar with a parent. Here’s a simple breakdown of what is allowed, what is not, and the important discretion restaurants have when it comes to serving alcohol…
Read MoreYour Recipe for Success Starts with a Clean Kitchen
Latest News Your Recipe for Success Starts with a Clean Kitchen Sep 8, 2026 A clean kitchen is more than a matter of appearance—it’s a critical ingredient in food safety. Improper cleaning and sanitizing can leave behind pathogens, create cross-contamination risks and contribute to pest activity and other food safety concerns. For Week 2 of…
Read MoreDonald Link & Stephen Stryjewski Named 2026 LRA Restaurateurs of the Year
Latest News Donald Link & Stephen Stryjewski Named 2026 LRA Restaurateurs of the Year Aug 5, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is proud to recognize Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski as the 2026 Restaurateurs of the Year, the Association’s highest honor recognizing outstanding leadership, excellence, and commitment to Louisiana’s restaurant industry. For decades, Link…
Read MoreWinners Announced: Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition Cocktail Competition Celebrates Louisiana’s World-Class Bartending Talent
Latest News Winners Announced: Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition Cocktail Competition Celebrates Louisiana’s World-Class Bartending Talent Aug 3, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is pleased to announce the winners of the Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition Cocktail Competition, held Sunday, July 26, during the 2026 LRA Showcase, themed “Where Louisiana Meets the World.” Presented…
Read MoreNFL Sunday Ticket Available on DIRECTV for Business Through New Agreement with EverPass
Latest News NFL Sunday Ticket Available on DIRECTV for Business Through New Agreement with EverPass Aug 3, 2026 DIRECTV announced a new multi-year agreement with EverPass Media to distribute NFL Sunday Ticket via satellite and streaming to bars, restaurants and commercial venues nationwide through DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS beginning with the 2026 NFL season. Under the…
Read MoreURGENT (UPDATE): New Debit Card Surcharge Law Took Effect August 1
Latest News URGENT (UPDATE): New Debit Card Surcharge Law Took Effect August 1 Jul 29, 2026 Updated August 4, 2026 Act 751 took effect on Saturday, August 1, prohibiting a restaurant or any merchant from imposing any surcharge on a transaction processed as a debit card. The Act defines a surcharge as “any additional amount…
Read MoreLouisiana Restaurant Association Honors 2026 Industry Award Winners
Latest News Louisiana Restaurant Association Honors 2026 Industry Award Winners Jul 29, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) recognized outstanding leaders in Louisiana’s hospitality industry during the 2026 LRA Awards Ceremony at the 73rd LRA Showcase, held as part of the Association’s 80th Anniversary celebration. The LRA’s highest honor, Restaurateurs of the Year, was presented…
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