Though Cafe Conmigo, a Cuban-inspired café, is located just off Freret Street in Uptown, it feels deeply reminiscent of traditional shops found in Miami, Florida. House-made pastries, bold Cuban coffee, and vibrant cocktails are just a few offerings that make it special and authentic. The charming shop, which opened in early 2026, is equipped with a nine-seat counter bar, a standing bar, and plenty of outdoor seating.
SMASH Pickleball & Restaurant in Youngsville is a fun concept that seamlessly blends great food and cocktails with one of the fastest-growing sports: pickleball. The pet-friendly covered patio and family-friendly turf area lend it a lively social atmosphere. Here, community, dining, and play meet, and good memories are sure to follow.
Housed inside NUNU Arts and Culture Collective in Arnaudville, about 30 minutes from Lafayette, Café NUNU grew from a desire to gather around a shared table to cultivate creativity and foster community. Chef Sabrina Vizier (a.k.a. Chef Sam) puts her unique touch on the menu offerings, which utilize seasonal ingredients from local farms and are inspired by family recipes from traveling artists, musicians, and treasured local heritage cookbooks. Check it out Wednesday through Sunday to experience things like Rustic Banana Custard Bread Pudding, Seasoned Charro Beans Over Rice, Classic Muffuletta, and so many other delicious sweet and savory options.
Opened this past summer in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, The Crustacean Club is a vision come to life for husband-and-wife duo Evan Ingram and Brenna Sanders. The restaurant proudly celebrates and honors the Gulf Coast region’s freshest local catches, and diners can either savor an elegant five-course tasting menu in the Club Room or enjoy freshly shucked oysters, caviar, and more in the Oyster Room. Its purposeful nature doesn’t stop there, though. It is also committed to operating a strict low-waste kitchen, as well as fostering a close partnership with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana to help rebuild the native coastal reefs.
