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Latest News When a workplace injury occurs, reporting it immediately can make a meaningful difference in the employee’s recovery, workplace morale and the overall cost of a workers’ compensation claim. In the restaurant and hospitality industry, accidents can happen in an instant. Whether an employee suffers a burn, slip and fall, cut or other workplace…
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Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) invites members to join their local chapter for the 2026 Annual Meetings and Awards Happy Hours! These gatherings are an opportunity to review the year’s business, celebrate the accomplishments of our chapters and recognize the LRA members who make our industry stronger, from long-standing members to those who…
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Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association honored 21 employees of Mr. B’s Bistro on October 8 as Restaurant Legends, a recognition for people who have given 20 years or more to one restaurant. LRA President & CEO Stan Harris said, “Their dedication to their restaurants, coworkers and guests demonstrates that hospitality can provide meaningful, rewarding…
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Latest News A few degrees-or a few extra minutes-can make all the difference in food safety. For Week 5 of National Food Safety Month, we’re serving up the final ingredient in our Recipe for Food Safety Success: time and temperature control. From receiving and storage to preparation, cooking, cooling and service, keeping food at safe…
Latest News For Week 4 of National Food Safety Month, the Recipe for Food Safety Success focuses on personal hygiene, one of the most important ingredients in protecting guests and maintaining trust. Every day, your team’s habits can either strengthen food safety or create risks. Proper handwashing, appropriate glove use and following employee illness policies…
Latest News 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 modified tasks that meet their medical restrictions. A structured return-to-work plan can help employees…
Latest News 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 ingredients and shared equipment to hands and food-contact surfaces, small oversights can…
Latest News 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 benefiting the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF). The idea…
Latest News 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 in these situations. Here are the rules: An 18-,…
Latest News 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 National Food Safety Month, the focus is on Proper Cleaning and Sanitizing…
Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) is pleased to welcome Jennifer “Jen” Kelley Killian as its new Executive Director, bringing a longtime advocate for Louisiana’s hospitality industry into a new role focused on supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals. Killian is a familiar face to many throughout the Louisiana restaurant and…
Latest News 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 and Stryjewski have helped shape Louisiana’s culinary reputation through award-winning restaurants, unwavering standards of hospitality,…
Latest News 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 by Four Roses Bourbon, in partnership with Republic National Distributing Company and produced by the Louisiana Restaurant…