Skip to content

Latest News

On the Radar: Latest Trends & Updates

Here, you'll find timely updates, industry insights, and exciting announcements about our association and the vibrant restaurant community we serve. Stay informed about upcoming events, important initiatives, and key developments that impact our industry. We’re thrilled to keep you connected and engaged with the latest happenings in the world of hospitality.

Treasury Guidance on “No Tax on Tips”

By tnorris95 | September 23, 2025 | Comments Off on Treasury Guidance on “No Tax on Tips”

Latest News The U.S. Department of Treasury has released new guidance on how the recently enacted No Tax on Tips provision will apply to restaurant and hospitality workers. This provision allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips per year from 2025 through 2028, giving tipped employees meaningful tax relief on the…

Read More

New Orleans to Host 2026 Pastry World Cup Selections and Bocuse d’Or at LRA Showcase

By tnorris95 | September 22, 2025 | Comments Off on New Orleans to Host 2026 Pastry World Cup Selections and Bocuse d’Or at LRA Showcase

Latest News New Orleans & Company, Sirha Food, and the Louisiana Restaurant Association are bringing the Americas selections of the Pastry World Cup and Bocuse d’Or back to New Orleans in July 2026. For the first time, these prestigious international competitions will take place alongside the 2026 LRA Showcase at the New Orleans Ernest N.…

Read More

Zea Recognizes 300 Years of Staff Service During Sept. 5 Breakfast

By tnorris95 | September 10, 2025 | Comments Off on Zea Recognizes 300 Years of Staff Service During Sept. 5 Breakfast

Latest News On September 5, Zea Rotisserie & Bar celebrated a milestone moment-recognizing more than 300 combined years of service from 15 dedicated team members. The occasion was marked with a special breakfast honoring employees who have made Zea their career home for decades. This recognition is part of the Restaurant Legends Award, established in…

Read More

OSHA Proposes New Heat Safety Rule

By wwaren@lra.org | July 3, 2024 | Comments Off on OSHA Proposes New Heat Safety Rule

Latest News What Just Happened: Earlier today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule outlining steps employers would be required to take to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the risk of heat illness. This rule applies to all employers conducting outdoor and indoor work, with limited exceptions. Public comments are due 120 days…

ProStart Princesses: Honoring Chef Leah Chase at Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

By wwaren@lra.org | July 2, 2024 | Comments Off on ProStart Princesses: Honoring Chef Leah Chase at Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
4 African American girls wearing Disney Mickey Mouse Ears Carrying a Black Disney Backpack

Latest News A group of young women from two ProStart programs in New Orleans are headed to Walt Disney World for an exclusive, all-expenses-paid culinary journey in honor of Chef Leah Chase, who inspired the animated motion picture The Princess and the Frog. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the newest attraction at Magic Kingdom Park, honors not only…

LRA Education Foundation Celebrates 6 Outstanding Line Cook Apprentices

By wwaren@lra.org | July 2, 2024 | Comments Off on LRA Education Foundation Celebrates 6 Outstanding Line Cook Apprentices
4 African American Young Men Standing in front of a Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation Step and Repeat Banner

Latest News LRA Education Foundation Celebrates Six Outstanding Line Cook Apprentices The LRA Education Foundation recently honored six exceptional young men who have successfully completed their line cook apprenticeship, officially graduating from the program. The celebratory event was hosted by Conrad Churra, owner of Wakin’ Bakin’ in the French Quarter. Churra is the founder of…

Your Property Rights Under New Constitutional Carry Law

By wwaren@lra.org | July 2, 2024 | Comments Off on Your Property Rights Under New Constitutional Carry Law
No Firearms Allowed Graphic

Latest News Your Property Rights Under Constitutional Carry Law On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the law allowing constitutional carry of concealed firearms for Louisiana residents 18 and older will take effect. Those locations that previously  prohibited concealed carry remain in effect that include public buildings, courthouses, libraries and other locations. Permitted concealed or constitutional carry…

Dakar Nola: Chef Serigne Mbaye’s Award-Winning Blend of Senegalese and New Orleans Cuisine

By wwaren@lra.org | June 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Dakar Nola: Chef Serigne Mbaye’s Award-Winning Blend of Senegalese and New Orleans Cuisine
Serigne Mbaye

Latest News At just 30 years old, Chef Serigne Mbaye is making waves in New Orleans’ culinary scene with his restaurant Dakar Nola, which earlier this year won the most coveted of awards, the 2024 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. This accolade is a testament to Mbaye’s dedication to bringing the flavors and…

NRA Update: “No Taxes on Tips” Act

By wwaren@lra.org | June 21, 2024 | Comments Off on NRA Update: “No Taxes on Tips” Act
Tip drawer.

Latest News On June 20, four U.S. Senators introduced the “No Taxes on Tips Act” to prevent federal income taxation on employee tips in any industry. While the proposal would eliminate the federal income tax for tips, these tips would still be subject to the federal payroll tax (“FICA”) paid by employees and employers to…

Louisiana Senate Approves Repeal of Minor Break Law

By wwaren@lra.org | May 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Louisiana Senate Approves Repeal of Minor Break Law

Latest News On Tuesday, the Louisiana Senate approved House Bill 156, which repeals a requirement that employers provide a mandatory 30-minute break to minors working shifts lasting five hours or longer, in a 26-11 vote, with a major amendment now attached to the legislation. The amendment to the bill is from from Sen. Jean-Paul Coussan and…

Lakeshore High, Chalmette High Represent Louisiana at National ProStart Invitational

By wwaren@lra.org | April 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Lakeshore High, Chalmette High Represent Louisiana at National ProStart Invitational

Latest News ​ProStart students from Lakeshore and Chalmette High Schools represented Louisiana at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, in the Culinary and Management competitions, respectively. The Lakeshore team demonstrated their techniques and creativity in the culinary competition via a three-course menu that featured scallops, beef and strawberries. Chalmette showcased their “Española” restaurant concept in…

U.S. DOL Increases New Overtime Salary Threshold

By wwaren@lra.org | April 24, 2024 | Comments Off on U.S. DOL Increases New Overtime Salary Threshold

Latest News The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its final overtime rule, significantly increasing the minimum annual salary threshold determining overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from $35,568 to $58,656. The rule will gradually come into effect, with an increase to $43,888 on July 1, 2024, and an increase to $58,656…

FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements

By wwaren@lra.org | April 24, 2024 | Comments Off on FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements

Latest News What Just Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to enact a far-reaching ban on non-compete agreements. This decision, resulting from a 3-2 vote, will take effect 120 days following its publication in the Federal Register. The rule aims to prohibit all new non-compete agreements and will render most existing ones unenforceable, except…

Scroll To Top