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Inside of the Historic Carencro Welcome Center Celebrating Rich Acadian Heritage
We took an exclusive inside look at the new Carencro City Welcome Center, a historic landmark that honors the rich Acadian heritage of the region. Located in the heart of Carencro at 409 Veterans Dr., the Welcome Center is believed to be the oldest standing building in the area, dating back to the period between 1790 and 1850.
Bath & Body Works in North Lafayette Opens This Weekend
The new Bath & Body Works, located at 3001 Louisiana Avenue Suite #104, is opening this weekend!. Officially opening this Friday, July 14th, 2023, this new Bath & Body Works location will be the second location in the Lafayette area. The first is the obvious location inside of the Acadiana Mall, which is NOT closing!
Jesse Guidry, VP of Communication at Lafayette Travel
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments.
Appliances 4 Less, A New Discount Appliance Store Now Open On Johnston Street
A new discount home appliance retail store, called Appliances 4 Less(A4L) Lafayette, is now open in the former Brown’s/Furniture Mart space at 3330 Johnston Street in Lafayette, Louisiana. Appliances 4 Less of Louisiana opened their first Louisiana store in Baton Rouge during the COVID-19 pandemic after realizing the scarcity...
Parc de Oaks, The City of Lafayette’s First Food Truck Park Is Now Open
Located at 3302 Moss Street, LA, the new Northside Lafayette food truck park, called Parc de Oaks, is officially open for business starting today, July 8th, 2023. Situated beneath several beautiful, centuries-old live oak trees, the newly established food truck park, owned and operated by a local Northside family, is a welcomed destination for food & gathering.
Palmer Parc, a New Dutch West Indies Inspired Mixed-Use Development Is Coming Soon Between Milton & Youngsville
A new Dutch West Indies-inspired mixed-use development, called Palmer Parc, is coming soon to 1400 E Milton Avenue in Lafayette, LA. Palmer Parc will be strategically located in a fast-growing section of Southside Lafayette, acting as a link connecting the Lafayette, Milton, and Youngsville communities. Offering an array of amenities, Palmer Parc is set to become a go-to destination for locals and visitors.
Ben Johnson, Founder & CEO of Techneaux.com
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, Chase Group Construction, and and Electronic Protection Systems. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana – Acadiana’s top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they’ve won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music school since 2016.
Soda Pop Shop, Gourmet Soda Shop is Coming Soon in the Former Farm Stores Space in Scott, La
A new gourmet soda shop, called Soda Pop Shop, is coming soon in the former Farm Stores Space at 700 Westgate Road Scott, LA. Founded by long-time friends, Trevor Newbold, Ron Merrell, and Tyceson Low, the Soda Pop Shop will elevate popular soda drink flavors by combining unique syrup mixins, purees, fruits, and creams. With a wide range of base drink flavors, including beloved options like Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew, customers will be able to enjoy a variety of soda concoctions. The shop will also offer popular Energy drinks and Soda mixed drinks, with the option to add caffeine shots to any order. The menu will also include a selection of tea drinks, water, and sparkling water beverages that incorporate the same gourmet twist with mixins and purees, ensuring a refreshing experience each time. And to complement all things cold pop, the Soda Pop Shop will offer treats such as large, warm chocolate chip cookies, as well as sugar cookies with chilled pink frosting.
Eli Ramirez, Non-native Boomerang & Fellow Leadership 36 Classmate
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana – Acadiana’s top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they’ve won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music school since 2016.
Super Chix, a New Chicken Franchise Is Coming Soon With Its First-Ever Louisiana Location in Lafayette
A new chicken-based franchise, called Super Chix, is coming soon to Lafayette, Louisiana next to the under-construction Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room at the 2000 Block of Kaliste Saloom Road & Camellia Blvd. “We are super into chicken,” the company’s website says. “We think it’s just about the most perfect...
Lafayette Pickleball Club, a New 16,000-Square-Foot Indoor Pickleball Facility Coming Soon to Lafayette
A new 16,000 square foot indoor pickleball facility, called Lafayette Pickleball Club, is coming soon next door to Earl’s Cajun Market at 500 Verot School Road. The state-of-the-art Lafayette Pickleball Club facility will feature 6 premier, fully climate-controlled indoor courts complete with professional-grade surfaces, ensuring optimal playability and performance. The facility will also be open to both members and non-members, providing everyone in the Lafayette Parish community with the opportunity to experience pickleball. Club members will has access to exclusive members-only benefits that non-members will not have.
Jersey Mike’s Subs To Open Second Lafayette Location in The Forum on Johnston Street
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a leading sandwich shop franchise is coming soon with its second(yes, second) Lafayette store to be located in The Forum development at 4533 Johnston Street. We recently posted about Jersey Mike’s coming soon to Lafayette in the Ambassador Town Center development, which is anchored by Costco....
Denny’s Restaurant Coming Soon to Lafayette Near Costco On Ambassador
Denny’s, a well-known breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant is coming soon to the Ambassador Town Center Phase 2 development in Lafayette, Louisiana. The new 3,900 square foot restaurant will be situated next door to the highly anticipated Jet Coffee and Jersey Mike’s locations on Ambassador Caffery. See more...
Antique Alley’s, A New Jazz & Blues Bistro & Lounge Coming Soon To Downtown Lafayette
Antique Alley’s, a new Jazz & Blues Bistro & Lounge, is coming soon to 200 Antique Alley in Downtown Lafayette. The 2,300 square foot space is currently undergoing renovations to transform the space into a sultry haven for jazz and blues enthusiasts. The new Jazz & Blues bistro will...
PopShelf, A New “Fancy” Discount Store is Coming Soon to the Former ULTA Beauty Across From Target
PopShelf, a unique retail concept that is said to combine the convenience of a dollar store with the quality and style of Target, is coming soon to the former ULTA Beauty space located at 609 Settlers Trace Blvd. PopShelf is a subsidiary of Dollar General, a leading retail company, and...
Seth Dahlen, with LA Cheesecake Bakery & Alpha Adventures
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana – Acadiana’s top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they’ve won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music school since 2016.
Pizza Amore by Pizza Artista Coming Soon To Former La Pizzeria Space in Carencro
Pizza Amore by Pizza Artista is coming soon to the former La Pizzeria space at 3730 NE Evangeline Thruway in Carencro, Louisiana. Founded by the same local entrepreneurs behind Pizza Artista, Pizza Amore will be a full-service restaurant offering the same high-quality pizzas, Cajun inspired pizzas, pastas, calzones, wings, and salads that we have come to expect from the parent company. This new location will also offer an expanded menu to include an array of appetizers, desserts, and additional pasta dishes. Optimizing the space fully, the Pizza Amore will feature a full-service bar, where guests can enjoy a wide selection of signature drinks, wines, and beers served in frozen mugs.
The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room of Lafayette Update | June 2023
We have been getting a huge load of requests to update you guys on the progress of the new, coming soon Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room located at the corner of Kaliste Saloom Rd & Camellia Blvd in Lafayette, LA. If this is your first time hearing about The Chimes...
Small Cakes Carencro To Reopen Under New Ownership
Small Cakes, the bakery and ice cream parlor, located at 107 Hector Connoly in Carencro, will reopen its doors this week under new ownership. Small Cakes has been in the community for a few years, and locals are eagerly anticipating their return. Under the new ownership, Small Cakes aims to...
Scooter’s Coffee, a Drive-Thru Only Concept is Coming Soon to Lafayette, the First in Louisiana
Scooter’s Coffee, one of the fastest-growing specialty coffee brands in the industry is coming soon to 2490 W Congress with its first-ever Louisiana location. The new Lafayette store is set to be constructed in front of Hub City Fitness Elite, adjacent to the Bayou Shadows Apartment Complex. Founded in...
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