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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.

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…

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Honoring the Missing: America’s White Tables and POW/MIA Recognition Day

By tnorris95 | September 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Honoring the Missing: America’s White Tables and POW/MIA Recognition Day

Latest News Each year on the third Friday of September, Americans pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring hope surrounding our nation’s Prisoners of War (POWs) and those still Missing in Action (MIA). In 2025, National POW/MIA Recognition Day falls on Friday, September 19, and the Louisiana Restaurant Association joins the Lt. Governor in…

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Prices Keep Climbing: July Inflation Report Shows Mixed Signals

By tnorris95 | September 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Prices Keep Climbing: July Inflation Report Shows Mixed Signals

Latest News Prices continued to rise in July, though not quite as quickly as the previous month. The government’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, the inflation measure the Federal Reserve watches most closely, showed overall prices up 0.2% from June, slightly lower than June’s 0.3% increase. Compared with a year ago, prices remain 2.6% higher,…

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Calling All Bartenders: 2025 LRA Showcase Four Roses Bourbon Cocktail Competition

By tnorris95 | June 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Calling All Bartenders: 2025 LRA Showcase Four Roses Bourbon Cocktail Competition

Latest News June 2, 2025 Call for Bartenders: Four Roses Bourbon “Twist on a Classic” Cocktail Competition at the LRA Showcase 2025 Metairie, La. – Calling all cocktail creatives! The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) invites bartenders from across the state to enter the Four Roses Bourbon “Twist on a Classic” Cocktail Competition, taking place Sunday,…

Court Blocks Trump-Era Tariffs Under Emergency Powers

By tnorris95 | May 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Court Blocks Trump-Era Tariffs Under Emergency Powers

Latest News A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing sweeping tariffs. These tariffs included a universal 10% duty on imports and higher, country-specific rates targeting nations such as Canada, Mexico, and China,…

House Passes Major Win for Restaurants

By tnorris95 | May 27, 2025 | Comments Off on House Passes Major Win for Restaurants

Latest News In a significant win for restaurants and small businesses across the country, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the highly anticipated reconciliation bill-delivering on all of the National Restaurant Association’s top priorities. This legislation includes a powerful slate of pro-business provisions that will directly benefit independent restaurant owners, employees, and the communities…

Louisiana ProStart Students Win Trip to NRA Show

By tnorris95 | May 19, 2025 | Comments Off on Louisiana ProStart Students Win Trip to NRA Show

Latest News Big dreams are heating up in the kitchen for ProStart students from W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center in Lafayette! The Louisiana Restaurant Association is thrilled to share that this talented group was selected for the first-ever JumpStart Initiative by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). From May 17-20, the students…

Chalmette HS ProStart Wins 1st Place in Management at National

By tnorris95 | May 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Chalmette HS ProStart Wins 1st Place in Management at National

Latest News Students create and pitch an original restaurant concept, complete with a business proposal, marketing plan, and operations strategy Chalmette High School’s ProStart Management Team has made Louisiana history, capturing first place at the 2025 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI), held May 2-4 in Baltimore, Maryland. Competing against the best and brightest ProStart students from…

Louisiana ProStart Champs Head to National Invitational

By tnorris95 | May 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Louisiana ProStart Champs Head to National Invitational

Latest News Sponsored by TABASCO Brand & Zea Rotisserie & Grill The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and its Education Foundation proudly announce that two Louisiana ProStart teams captured state championships and are headed to the 2025 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI) in Baltimore, MD. In thrilling competitions held March 19-20 in New Orleans, ProStart students from…

Maximize Game Day Profits!

By tnorris95 | May 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Maximize Game Day Profits!
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Latest News Join Us for “The Sports Playbook” Webinar Series with DIRECTV for Business In keeping with our 2025 LRA Membership Engagement Plan, the Louisiana Restaurant Association is excited to partner with DIRECTV for Business to offer you two exclusive webinars designed to help you cash in on live sports programming this year. Whether you’re…

18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off 

By tnorris95 | April 28, 2025 | Comments Off on 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off 
A group of people at an event with a man in a pink blazer holding an award, flanked by two men in blue shirts and brown aprons.

Latest News Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board officially announced the Northshore as the location for the 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO). This year’s competition moves to The Harbor Center in Slidell, our venue partner, on Friday, June 27, 2025. This will be the first time the competition…

Tariff Pause Offers a Brief Reprieve

By tnorris95 | April 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Tariff Pause Offers a Brief Reprieve
A person in a blue suit and red tie sits at a table with papers, gesturing with hands outstretched. An American flag and a flag with an eagle emblem are in the background.

Latest News President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on broad-based tariffs, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on Chinese imports. For the restaurant and hospitality industry, this temporary delay does not mean we’re in the clear. If anything, it introduces more uncertainty into an already volatile economic environment. Uncertainty Is the Real Threat The biggest challenge…

Crawfish of Connectivity: Strength in Numbers, Power in Advocacy

By tnorris95 | April 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Crawfish of Connectivity: Strength in Numbers, Power in Advocacy

Latest News Just like a crawfish boil brings people together, the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) create a network of support, advocacy, and resources that strengthen Louisiana’s restaurant industry at every level-local, state, and national. A recent survey of restaurateurs nationwide by the NRA revealed that LRA members are more…

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