Business Openings

Trader Joe's opens in Lafayette Thursday, September 17 at 1710 Camellia Blvd. El Paso Mexican Grill opens in Scott September 21. Blu Basil on Johnston Street has new owners.

Several Acadiana businesses are making moves, including new Grounded Coffee and Back Nine locations, a LensCrafters relocation and a Scott business changing owners.

Cowboys Nightclub says live music is ending again as its iconic Scott property officially hits the market for lease.

Lafayette's former Noah's Cafe isn't gone after all. New owners are reopening the restaurant as Yen's Cafe, bringing back many former employees and the plate lunches locals have missed.

Acadiana restaurants are opening, renovating, and expanding, with Mama’s Fried Chicken, Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken, and Corner Seafood all announcing big updates.

USA Today has named what they say are the 10 "Best Butcher Shops in the U.S." and there's one on the list that will sound familiar to people in Lafayette and Acadiana.

Construction of the new Lafayette, Louisiana Buc-ee's has been put on a temporary hold.

What local bakeries are serving up the best cupcakes? We took a look at Yelp reviews and sorted out the top 7.

One website has compiled a list of the best mom and pop restaurants in each State, and a Lafayette, Louisiana favorite has earned the honor of being the best of the best.

You can actively help get Trader Joe's to Lafayette.

The intersection of Johnston Street and Doucet in Lafayette has long been a focal point for local residents, and many restaurants have come and gone.

Exciting news for coffee enthusiasts on Lafayette's Northside! The much-anticipated Black Cat Coffee House is officially open for business as of today, bringing a fresh vibe to the local coffee scene. Addressing the need for a drive-thru coffee option and a cozy spot to enjoy coffee with a Carpe Diem or Rêve Coffee Lab-type ambiance, Black Cat Coffee House aims to cater to the Northside community's caffeine cravings.

We love nothing more than being able to highlight local Louisiana-based business owners who work to provide excellent products and services for the community. Lafayette's very own Lauren Bercier, the Co-Founder and CEO of Something Borrowed Blooms, recently caught the nation's attention when she was featured on CBS Mornings' "Changing the Game" segment.

In a viral TikTok video titled "This is genuinely unhinged," Linda Solley Hurd, owner of Adeline Clothing in Lafayette, Louisiana, has revealed an astonishing tale of 15 years of meticulous revenge against a man who wronged her friend during their college days.

John Ford, CEO of Pride Opportunity Developers says they have a clear vision for the hotel and that it will pay tribute to the rich Creole culture we have here in Lafayette.

The second location for Bath and Body Works will officially open Friday July 14th, 2023.