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Bath & Body Works Second Lafayette Location Coming to Former Kirklands Space on Louisiana Avenue
Bath & Body Works has a new, second location coming soon to the former Kirklands space at 3001 Louisiana Avenue #104 in north Lafayette, LA. The building permit for the new location was released this week. Driven by the popularity of the current Acadiana Mall location, the new Bath &...
Villager’s Cafe Coming Soon to Youngsville in the Former Maybe’s Lounge Space
Villager’s Cafe, the beloved Maurice, Louisiana-based Poor Boy Shop that has been serving the community of Maurice since 1997, is expanding with a second location coming soon to the former Maybe’s Lounge space at 1901 Chemin Metarie Pkwy in Youngsville, LA. The news of a new Villager’s Cafe...
Jay Ducote, Food Network Star, Chef & President, JDD Consulting, LLC
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana’s top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014.
The Peach Cobbler Factory Coming Soon to Scott, LA
The Peach Cobbler Factory is coming soon to 5535 Cameron Street in Scott, Louisiana, in the Scott Oaks Plaza, next door to Piggly Wiggly. The previous tenant, Green Heart Meals, occupied the space prior to The Peach Cobbler Factory. The Scott location is not affiliated with The Cobbler House in Youngsville & Abbeville, LA.
Inside Look Into The Bayou Church’s New 32,500-Square-Foot Expansion
The Bayou Church is nearing the completion of its new 32,485-square-foot expansion following the destruction of its former ministry building caused by Hurricane Delta in 2020. The church, located at 2234 Kaliste Saloom Road, had originally considered rebuilding the 45-year-old building, which was originally Roller City years ago but decided on a new, modern design that would better serve their growing congregation as well as the local community surrounding the campus.
208-Unit Public-Private Residential Development Is Being Planned For Downtown Lafayette
Yesterday afternoon, LCG released interesting information about a planned, new 208-unit public-private residential complex for Downtown Lafayette that would include a new, to-be-constructed, city-owned parking garage. The new development, if all goes well, will be located at the corner of Lee Avenue & Convent Street, directly adjacent to Rock ’n’ Bowl.
Bayou Baby Boutique, a New Designer Baby Store Coming Soon to Youngsville
A new local designer baby gear and essentials retailer, called Bayou Baby Boutique, is coming soon to the former 9Rounds fitness space at 2761 E Milton Ave Suite C-1 in Youngsville. Bayou Baby Boutique will carry a wide collection of quality products while also staying up to date with the...
Dianna Rae, Owner of Dianna Rae Jewelry
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana’s top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014.
Marcello’s Wine Market Acquired by Lafayette Locals to Preserve Community Legacy
Lafayette locals Dustin & Jolie Poirier, Kyle & Stefanie Kellner, and Tim Metcalf have recently acquired Marcello’s Wine Market, a well-known local business located at 2800 Johnston Street. The acquisition aims to preserve the legacy created by founding owners Gene and Carlos Todaro and keep Lafayette’s tradition of shopping...
Kirt Boudreau, Principal Chair of C12 South Louisiana
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana’s top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014.
Leaked Renderings, Details of Lafayette High School’s New 300,000 Sq Ft Campus
A couple of days ago, LPSS released its 2022 annual comprehensive financial report and it included select renderings & details of the new, beautiful design for Lafayette High School’s (LHS) planned campus replacement. It’s worth noting that these are not all of the renderings for the project, just the...
Truman Early Learning Center Construction Progress on Willow & N. University Ave.
Truman Early Learning Center is in full construction mode with its new 73,000 square foot campus in Lafayette, Louisiana. The campus is located on a 10.5-acre site at the corner of N. University Avenue and Willow Street in North Lafayette and the project is estimated to be valued at $26.5 million.
Little Hacienda To Open In Former Blue Apache Space On Pinhook
Little Hacienda, a new authentic Mexican restaurant, is set to open its doors in the former Blue Apache Mexican Restaurant space at 3558 W Pinhook Road this week. Named for its smaller size, the restaurant features a cozy and bright decor, with an intimate dining area and an outdoor patio for those who prefer to dine al fresco. Little Hacienda will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and will offer both dine-in and take-out options.
The Natural BirthHouse in Broussard Relocating to Lafayette’s Oil Center
The Natural BirthHouse, Louisiana’s first midwife-owned birth center, will soon relocate & expand from its existing Broussard, LA location into a larger, more accommodating facility in Lafayette’s Oil Center at 715 Coolidge St. Joining them next door is their Medical Director, Dr. Damon Cudihy with Acadiana OBGYN. The...
TopGolf of Lafayette Is Officially Coming Soon Across From Costco
It’s official! A new TopGolf facility is coming soon on the vacant 12-acre property at the corner of Crescent Ranch Blvd and the 400 Block of Lake Farm Road between Costco & Lourdes Medical Center. See initial preliminary permit post here — https://developinglafayette.com/wp/topgolf-lafayette-enters-preliminary-permitting-stage-to-build-on-12-acres-next-to-costco/. Image courtesy of TopGolf.com. The...
Korey Champagne, owner at Acadiana Slice
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana’s top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014.
Adopted Dog Brewing Is Officially Open For Business On Dulles Drive In Lafayette
Announced in June of 2022, Adopted Dog Brewing is the brainchild of the entrepreneurs who have also opened Tchoup’s Midcity Smokehouse in Lafayette. Adopted Dog Brewing, the only brewery in Lafayette, is located at 329 Dulles Drive, behind SLCC. Inspired by craft breweries from across the country, it brews ambers and pales. The brewery’s name is a nod to the owners’ adopted dog, named after Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans. The correct pronunciation of “Tchoupitoulas” is “CHOP-ih-TOO-ləss” or “CHOPS,” which is also the name of their smokehouse, “Tchoup’s.”
Bob Giles, CEO/Chairman of Giles Automotive and Mr. Bubbles Auto Spa
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana’s top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014.
Superior Grill Mexican Restaurant Construction Has Begun
The highly anticipated Superior Grill Mexican Restaurant has officially begun construction on its new Lafayette, LA location at 2320 Kaliste Saloom Road. Read more about Superior Grill (here) — https://developinglafayette.com/wp/superior-grill-mexican-restaurant-coming-soon-to-the-former-randols-property-on-kaliste-saloom/. Announced December 2021, we have been getting message, after message, after comment tags asking if Superior Grill is still...
Dave & Buster’s of Lafayette Construction Has Officially Started
It’s been the talk of the town for over a year; Lafayette is finally getting a Dave & Buster’s in the Ambassador Town Center(Costco Development) phase 2, between Costco & Lourdes. See initial confirmation (here). — https://developinglafayette.com/wp/not-april-fools-dave-busters-has-filed-permit-to-build-in-lafayette/. While on our usual Friday afternoon escapades, we spotted some...
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