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Throwdown 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 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…
Read MoreExperience Bocuse d’Or Americas and the Pastry World Cup Americas at the 2026 LRA Showcase
Latest News Experience Bocuse d’Or Americas and the Pastry World Cup Americas at the 2026 LRA Showcase Jul 6, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is proud to partner with New Orleans & Company to welcome two of the world’s most prestigious culinary competitions—the Bocuse d’Or Americas and the Pastry World Cup Americas—to New Orleans…
Read MoreMeet the 2026 LRA Showcase Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shawn DuBravac
Latest News Meet the 2026 LRA Showcase Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shawn DuBravac Jul 6, 2026 The restaurant industry has never stood still. From online ordering and mobile payments to kitchen automation and digital marketing, operators have continually adapted to meet changing consumer expectations. Today, artificial intelligence is driving the next evolution—and it’s happening faster than…
Read MoreLRA Showcase Returns July 25-26 Bringing the Restaurant Industry Together for Innovation, Education and World-Class Culinary Competition
Latest News LRA Showcase Returns July 25-26 Bringing the Restaurant Industry Together for Innovation, Education and World-Class Culinary Competition Jul 6, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) will welcome thousands of restaurant and hospitality professionals from across Louisiana and the Gulf South to the 73rd Annual LRA Showcase, July 25-26, 2026, in Hall I of…
Read MoreLouisiana Restaurants Earn Prestigious Wine Spectator Recognition
Latest News Louisiana Restaurants Earn Prestigious Wine Spectator Recognition Jun 30, 2026 Louisiana’s restaurant industry continues to earn national acclaim, with 28 LRA member restaurants receiving honors in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards. The annual awards recognize restaurants that demonstrate excellence in wine service, thoughtful wine programs and pairings that enhance the guest dining experience.…
Read MoreDon’t Let NFL Sunday Ticket Costs Blindside Your Business
Latest News Don’t Let NFL Sunday Ticket Costs Blindside Your Business Jun 19, 2026 For decades, NFL Sunday Ticket has been a game-day staple for sports bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues across the country. Many operators have built their Sunday business around giving fans a place to watch every out-of-market NFL game, all from a…
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