New Orleans is famous for food, especially the Creole cuisine that was born and evolved in the city in the 18th and 19th centuries, the product of influences from across Europe, West Africa, North America and the Caribbean. But there is a range of other lesser known but important influences that complete our city’s culinary […]

Insomnia Cookies announced that they will open their first store in New Orleans at 7527 Maple St. (the former home of Maple Street Book Shop) by late summer or early fall.   The company has more than 100 locations across the country, including one in Baton Rouge.   Austin Lavin represented Insomnia in both transactions, and […]

Be a part of the new, innovative, most exciting real estate development in the state of Louisiana.   The Water Campus is a world-class business center and research campus devoted to the study of coastal restoration and sustainability. Located on the river next to downtown Baton Rouge, the Water Campus will be home to more […]

Emily Kramer and Richard Weber represent fast-growing New York chain restaurant Pokéworks as they expand to Louisiana. Pokéworks first local location will be in between Sucré and Bravo! Cucina Italiana at the Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie.   Pokéworks serves poke burritos, poke bowls, and poke salads with options like ahi tuna, salmon, albacore tuna, scallops, […]

Saltgrass Steak House has closed on 1.41 acres in Pinnacle Nord du Lac, a project marketed by Corporate Realty.   The new restaurant will be located at the intersection of Pinnacle Parkway and Westshore Drive between Cracker Barrel and a new Mercedes-Benz dealership.   Construction on the 8,000-square-foot restaurant will begin soon.