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Parlor Salon Studios Expanding to Parc Lafayette with Third Lafayette Location
Parlor Salon Studios, a locally founded company providing fully equipped private studios for salon and industry professionals, is expanding with its third location coming soon at Parc Lafayette, near River Ranch, at 1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 113. Parlor Salon Studios’ first location at 1105 Ambassador was first announced back...
New Mural Celebrating LUS & Lafayette By Local Artist Hannah Gumbo Is Complete
This past November, local muralist & artist, Hannah Gumbo, was commissioned to design & paint a mural celebrating the history of LUS & Lafayette. The mural showcases many landmarks, native animal species, and many other significant attributes specific to our region that together celebrates our way of life and resilience as a region that ultimately took it upon ourselves to power our homes & businesses through the creation of Lafayette Utilities System (LUS).
Andre Angelle, President at Bike Lafayette, and many other hats
Live with Andre Angelle, President at Bike Lafayette, and many other hats. We are chatting with Andre about his passions, what makes him tick, and how he is involved in the community. He is President at Bike Lafayette, co-founder of the Gleaux Ride, founder of Bike Kitchen, and CEO of Bike Guy Productions. Andre’s journey from being displaced, dismembered, and having lived on disability for two years in Oakland, CA has led him to turn his trauma into a super power.
Inside Rocket 87, A New Asian-American QSR Opening Soon On Ambassador
Several weeks ago, we posted a brief “What could this be…” about the new Rocket 87, located at 3136 Ambassador in front of Walmart. See our initial post: https://developinglafayette.com/wp/former-la-hacienda-fronting-walmart-to-become-rocket-87/ Rocket 87 is an Asian-American quick service restaurant (QSR), that specializes in dishes like rice bowls, boiled &...
Whiskful Baking Co., An Allergy-Friendly Bakery Opening Physical Store In Broussard, LA
A new allergy-friendly bakery called Whiskful Baking Co., is coming soon with its new storefront located at 730 Albertson Parkway Suite B in Broussard, LA. Devoted to crafting treats that cater to various dietary needs, Whiskful Baking Co. proudly offers an extensive selection of gluten, dairy, egg, soy, and nut-free options.
Drake Bajat, Owner of Restoration 1 of Lafayette
We are talking with owner of Restoration 1 of Lafayette, Drake Bajat, who brings 30 years of expertise in Accounting, Construction, Petroleum Landman, and Water/Fire/Mold remediation. He is committed to building genuine relationships, honesty, and dispelling industry myths. Family man for over four decades, married to high school sweetheart Loretta, and blessed with two daughters, two sons-in-law, and four adorable grandchildren. Meet the heart behind our thriving Lafayette-based remediation company.
Boscoyo Baking Company, A New Local Artisan Whole Grain Sourdough Bread Company
A new handcrafted, artisan sourdough bread company, called Boscoyo Baking Company, is officially open for business at 117 Westmark Boulevard Suite 100 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Boscoyo Baking Company, a small-scale artisan bakery, first opened near the end of October with little to no press coverage aside from their own social media. But that’s about to change, because we are writing about them, bebe!
Moss BMW Building New Dealership On Johnston Next To Hyundai & Genesis
Moss BMW, a well-known company under Moss Motors in Acadiana, is making a move with a new dealership soon to open at 6652 Johnston Street, right next to the recently constructed Hyundai & Genesis dealerships that opened in 2022. This new 33,000-square-foot Moss Motors BMW location will replace the existing...
The Hangar, Jet Coffee’s New State-of-the-art Roasting Facility Coming Soon
Jet Coffee, a well-known and growing local coffee brand founded in Lafayette, Louisiana is expanding their flagship location in the former LSA space at 101 Camino Real Road to include a new 1,000-square-foot state-of-the-art roasting facility called The Hangar. Hang·ar. /ˈhaNGər/ – noun: hangar. • a...
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Gather, A New Downtown Restaurant To Open In Former Scratch Farm Kitchen Space On Garfield
A new restaurant, called Gather, is coming soon to the former Scratch Farm Kitchen space at 406 Garfield Street. The owners of Gather are Bonnie and Paul Gibson, local restauranteurs of the former Pane & Vino, and the well-known Bonnie Bell’s Bistro, formerly located in the Saint Street Inn space, now Park Bistro Lafayette.
BJ’s Pizza House In Lafayette Renovating To Reopen Under New Ownership
BJ’s Pizza House, located at 2484 W Congress Street in Lafayette, LA, is undergoing a complete renovation after a group of local investors, who we will call ‘The Dough Joes,’ acquired the business. Their goal is to keep the tradition alive in the community. Having been a...
Graze Acadiana Expands Olive Oil Tasting Bar To More Than 60 Premium Oils & Vinegars
Graze Acadiana, located at 113 Arnould Blvd in Lafayette, LA recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Olive Oil Tasting Bar by expanding the selection to over 60 premium olive oils and vinegars. Known for their premium charcuterie boards, Graze Acadiana unveiled Graze Oil last year and it has been...
Midnight Snack of the New TopGolf & Dave & Buster’s of Lafayette, Opening Next Week
UPDATE November 24th 8:44 AM: We have updated opening time expectations for TopGolf. According to multiple sources connected with the TopGolf Project, the opening is expected to be mid-December. Read on. 🙂. Happy Black Friday! And yes, I am actually lying down in bed at 12:01 AM putting this midnight...
Inside Black Cat Coffee House, Now Open On Moss Street In North Lafayette
A new coffee shop, Black Cat Coffee House, is now open at 4016 Moss Street in North Lafayette. We visited Black Cat Coffee House on their first day, their “soft opening”, on Monday, November 13th. And while they have been open for just over a week, we didn’t want to have too many people rush the business as they needed some time to break it in.
Jersey Mike’s On Johnston Set To Open Mid-December
Jersey Mike’s, the sandwich franchise that is becoming increasingly more popular around the country has two locations in the works in Lafayette. The first announced location at 200 Block of Spring Farm Road is located in the Ambassador Town Center where Top Golf & Dave & Buster’s is going. That location is expected to open beginning of 2024.
Mobile Mansions of Lafayette Grand Opening This Weekend
Mobile Mansions of Lafayette is celebrating the grand opening of their business this Saturday, November 18th, 2023. The grand opening event will take place from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 3147 NW Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507. We took a tour of the business and got a chance to...
Louisiana Athletics Unveils $65 Million Transformation Plans for Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
Back in 2021, which is not that long ago, we shared that Cajun Field would be getting a major renovation with the help of a generous multi-year donation infusion from Our Lady of Lourdes. Fast-forward to today, a new press release went out showing new, updated plans & renderings for Cajun Field, soon to be called Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
Behind Target, Lake Farm Road Extension To Settlers Trace Blvd
Construction on the first phase of the Lake Farm Road extension connecting Settlers Trace Blvd to Kaliste Saloom is in full swing after breaking ground in mid-October. This project, to be completed in two phases, is set to increase connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion in key areas of Lafayette’s faster-growing regions.
Live with DJ Moon
We are talking with DJ Moon, a seasoned music professional with 18 years at PreSonus Audio Electronics, now owned by Fender Guitars. A prominent figure on the Saturday Night Big Mix radio showon BIG 102.1, he’s known for mixing classic dance tunes. Moon has a rich discography, remixing Grammy winners like Groove Armada and founding Geaux Pro Event DJs, a selective mobile DJ service. Follow DJ Moon at facebook.com/therealdjmoon.
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