Louisiana Restaurant Association

The LRA Acadiana Chapter had its 2025 Board Installation last night at Whiskey & Vine in Lafayette, hosted by Patrick and Steven O'Bryan. 2025 LRA Chair and owner of Latter Hospitality, Mark Latter, officiated the swearing-in of the newly installed board members. Congratulations to all; your leadership is vital to advancing Louisiana's restaurant industry. Wishing you a successful and impactful year ahead.

In our latest "We Live to Eat" podcast episode, we sit down with seasoned restaurateur and owner of Zea Rotisserie & Bar Greg Reggio to delve into the intricacies of expanding restaurant businesses. Greg shares his firsthand experiences, shedding light on overcoming industry challenges and implementing effective management strategies. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/giA__i-w

The LRA Greater Baton Rouge Chapter hosted its annual Golf Tournament at the University Club of Baton Rouge. Participants enjoyed top-notch gameplay and exceptional food and beverages from LRA member restaurants. Congratulations to our top teams: Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (1st place), Superior Grill Highland | Superior Grill MidCity Baton Rouge (2nd place), and PJ's Coffee of New Orleans (3rd place). Thank you to all participants, sponsors, and volunteers for making this event a resounding success. Check out our full recap video here - https://lnkd.in/d57ZuCx6 Capitol City Produce The Coca-Cola Company DIRECTV Ecolab Fred's Bar The HEINEKEN Company Izzos Illegal Burrito JUBANS RESTAURANT INC Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Latter Hospitality L'Auberge Baton Rouge Little Village Mockler Beverage Co Performance Foodservice PJ's Coffee of New Orleans Republic National Distributing Company Ruffino's Restaurant Superior Grill Highland Sysco TLC Linen Services Acme Oyster House Duckhorn Vineyards Ben E. Keith Foods Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Tito's Handmade Vodka Auto-Chlor System Ecolab HEINEKEN Beverages NÜTRL Vodka Off The Hook Restaurant365 Wall2Wall Construction Ourso Enterprise LLC dba Jani-King Drago's Seafood Restaurant SoLou Seven Three Distilling Company Iverstine Farms

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our annual Louisiana ProStart Invitational. We're excited to share a recap video highlighting the event, featuring interviews with teachers, industry professionals, and students who made it memorable. Featured in the interviews are: Tony Rodrigue - Acme Oyster House Samantha Carroll - Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Jeremy Ledlow - Warren Easton Senior High School Malik Walker (student) - Young Audiences Charter Schools Holly Marchese - John Ehret High School Norman Morales (student) - Chalmette High School Jessica Couch - New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute Jason B. Jones - Sysco Derrick Dunne - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers ProStart Program

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the ProStart teams, educators, students, parents, sponsors, exhibitors, judges, staff, and everyone else involved who made this year's Louisiana ProStart Invitational a resounding success. Your dedication and support are invaluable to our mission. Congratulations to the winning teams advancing to the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore from May 2–4, 2025. Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board BRG Hospitality National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) National Restaurant Association ProStart Program Sodexo Zea Rotisserie & Bar New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

The Louisiana ProStart Invitational (LPSI) will be held on March 19th and 20th at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, where ProStart Program students from across the state will showcase their culinary and management skills in a dynamic two-day competition. Attendees will receive swag bags filled with items like t-shirts, towels, and more. We are hoping for another great event! Louisiana Seafood

Join us in Gray, LA on April 10th for the 10th Annual LRA Bayou Culinary Showcase, presented by Explore Houma and B&G Food Enterprises, LLC! There will be food, music, chef cooking demonstrations, as well as silent and live auctions! This event will be hosted by special guests DJ Rhett and The Cajun Ninja. Live music will be performed by Louisiana's own Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous band. Tickets can be purchased directly from our website : https://shorturl.at/vb6Y9 Proceeds benefit LRA programs including the LRA Education Foundation and the ProStart Program | Cinclare Fremin's Restaurant Flanagan's Cypress Columns Off The Hook Rouses Markets Big Mike's BBQ SmokeHouse Ben E. Keith Foods Performance Foodservice S&W Foods First American Bank Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

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The Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational on March 19th and 20th is a free, public celebration of talent and ambition. Join us to witness ProStart students from across the state as they showcase their culinary and restaurant management skills. Be inspired by the remarkable passion and creativity of these young innovators! Louisiana Restaurant Association

The Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational is coming up on March 19th and 20th. This event is free and open to the public and we would love you to join us. ProStart students from around the state will compete in two competitions: culinary and restaurant management. Come see these incredible young people show off their culinary skills! Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers; Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board; BRG Hospitality; Sysco; Atmos Energy