Section Commercial Progress Report

Morning Call

Breakfast-brunch concept has ambitious expansion plans, hoping to have 300 stores by 2030.

Gourmet Express

Bon Temps Grill opens scaled-down version of Verot School Road restaurant in the Oil Center.

A Family Tradition

A wise investment on the advice of her father secured Sue Brignac’s future — and an elite spot among top female bank executives in the state.

A Lofty Idea

Downtown's newest live-work space for creatives doubles as a gallery for other upcoming artists to show their work. Photo by Robin May The Studios at LWG Last summer, UL Lafayette students Jacob...

Mellowing Out

New Johnston Street eatery catapults to No. 1 spot in nearly 200-location chain. Mellowing Out New Johnston Street eatery catapults to No. 1 spot in nearly 200-location chain. By Lisa Hanchey When...

Ceiling Crasher

Anne Pyle puts a bow on a stellar, expectations-defying career with her latest venture. Photo by Robin May Anne Pyle, owner, Business Informatics Group She was always a ground-breaker. In the '70s,...

Keeping it Simple

You'll like Black Café's coffee, and you'll definitely come back for its Scotch Eggs. You'll like Black Café's coffee, and you'll definitely come back for its Scotch Eggs. By Lisa Hanchey Wednesday,...

Jacob's Ladder

The scion of a landmark Four Corners restaurant climbs back into Lafayette's culinary scene as franchisee for a popular burger chain. The scion of a landmark Four Corners restaurant climbs back into...

From Anne's Table to Yours

Healthy gourmet cuisine comes Downtown Born in New York and reared in Boston, Chef John Panaro combined his degrees in biology, chemistry, nutrition and culinary arts to launch Anne's Table, a gourmet...

Perfect Fit

World-class athlete riding high in custom bike biz. After a broken leg sidelined his competitive softball playing, Mark Miller's exercise routine took a different direction. During rehab, the athlete...

Free Wheelin'

La Carreta establishes itself downtown even as it widens its South Louisiana footprint. Jorge Oseguera, Stephanie Giron and Saul Rubio A business graduate from Queretaro, Mexico, Saul Rubio came to...

Seeing is Believing

Local optometrist transforms Oil Center space. Local optometrist transforms Oil Center space. By Lisa Hanchey Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 Photos by Robin May Over the last 15 months, Dr. David Fisher Jr....

Ongoing Expansion

LGMC's latest installment to its campus overhaul includes a new emergency department and a six-level parking garage. On the heels of its second major renovation in five years, Lafayette General...

Cornering a New Market

Stan Lerille makes it easier for Youngsville customers to get to the Corner Bar. Stan Lerille makes it easier for Youngsville customers to get to the Corner Bar. By Lisa Hanchey Friday, July 19,...

Toot and Scoot Service Coming to South Lafayette

Acadiana Prescription Shop expands near Lourdes campus. Acadiana Prescription Shop expands near Lourdes campus. By Lisa Hanchey Monday, June 17, 2013 Photo by Robin May Pharmacists Ryan LeBlanc and...

Shakin' at the Shack

Former bodybuilder brings a healthy focus to new Johnston Street shop. There will soon be a whole lot of shakin' going on at Benny's Sportshack Supplement Depot, a new concept by Opelousas native...

Street Smart

Harold Bilich keeps Acadiana's exotic cars running smoothly. Harold Bilich keeps Acadiana's exotic cars running smoothly. By Lisa Hanchey Monday, April 15, 2013 Photo by Robin May Mika and Harold...

Customized Care

More space and better work flow put this compounding pharmacy at the top of its game. In March compounding pharmacy Professional Arts moved from its 8,000-square-foot building at 620 Guilbeau Road to...

Fine Lines

Longtime men's retailer of Italian clothing unveils new, modern space just across the parking lot. Famed menswear store F.Camalo is celebrating its 36th year in business by relocating across the...

Socially Speaking

It's the newest concept in "socializing" in Lafayette - the Speakeatery. (Chef Marc Krampe, Jody Ferguson and Charlie Goodson) Social Southern Table & Bar is set to open to the public...

Supersize It

Moss Motors' sleek new Superstore near the airport is a $1.8 million investment. A first-class used car dealership unlike any other in the state of Louisiana is under way in Lafayette. Moss Motors...

Good Knight

Knight Oil Tools' newest facility was built with preservation in mind Knight Oil Tools' newest facility was built with preservation in mind. By Lisa Hanchey Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 At a glance,...

Good-Willing

Goodwill has eight retail stores, eight donation centers and two housing developments in Acadiana - with more on the way. In 1990, Sandra and Charles Purgahn came from Orlando to Lafayette with a...

Victory in Recovery

New substance abuse facility offers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as support groups, meetings and workshops. By Lisa Hanchey July 26, 2012 Acadiana is known for its joie de vivre - living...

Mr. Keet's 2 Opens on Ambassador

After a decade in Maurice, Cajun eatery makes its way to the Hub City. ** By Lisa Hanchey** As of June 19, you don't have to drive to Maurice to experience the boiled seafood and old-time Cajun...

Making The Switch

Shared office space sponsored by The Opportunity Machine provides a collaborative work space for tech-creatives in the Hub City. By Lisa Hanchey For small start-ups and newly relocating companies,...

Downtown's Early Head Start

UW's new facility on Jefferson Street will give Lafayette's under-served children a strong foundation for their education. By Lisa Hanchey Lafayette's under-served kids are getting a head start where...

Oak Re-Bourne

New GM brings historic country club into the 21st century. By Lisa Hanchey Nestled in an oak grove adjacent to the airport is the stately Oakbourne Country Club. In its 57-year history, the clubhouse...

Festival International's New Digs

With a prime location at the corner of Jefferson and Congress streets, FIL's new headquarters has plenty of room for staff, performers and visitors. By Lisa Hanchey This year, the staff of Festival...

Hot Properties

Van Eaton & Romero's commercial sales manager assesses the landscape. **By Lisa Hanchey **Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Dewitt "Zeen" David, commercial sales manager of Van Eaton &...

Best Practices

LGMC and physician investors put $4 million into MOB expansion. **By Lisa Hanchey **Right around the corner from Lafayette General Medical Center's newly renovated hospital is a just completed nearly...

Dean-O's Heads South

Bertrand Road pizza joint opens on Kaliste Saloom RoadBy Lisa Hanchey Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Bertrand Road pizza joint opens on Kaliste Saloom RoadBy Lisa Hanchey Wednesday, September 28,...

Private Events

Downtown's best-kept secret revealed. By Lisa Hanchey Photo by Robin May Beginning in 1987, two brothers from Jerusalem, Mike and Nidal Qamhiyeh, quietly made their mark on Lafayette's downtown area....

Mediterranean Dream

A lawyer's elaborate vision for unique office space is slated to become a reality at the corner of Ambassador Caffery and Verot School Road later this year.Wednesday, July 27, 2011 By Lisa Hanchey A...

Tourist Trap

St. Landry Parish's new visitor center enter aims to pull motorists off the interstate and onto the area's scenic byways. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 By Lisa Hanchey Rising from the middle of nowhere off...

Tropical Paradise

An enterprising couple brings Cancun to the bayou. **By Lisa Hanchey **Wednesday, March 30, 2011 It's the best non-advertised secret in Cajun Country. Right off I-10 at the Henderson exit lies Cajun...

Boomin' On the Blvd.

Shopping center boasts diverse mix of new, old tenants.By Lisa Hanchey It's been a banner year for On the Boulevard, the retail/restaurant/business mecca prominently located at Johnston Street and...

Trynd-Setter

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Nidal Balbeisi raises the bar with his latest downtown venture. By Lisa Hanchey When entrepreneur Nidal Balbesi started expanding his restaurant empire downtown, he always...

Lagniappe Antiques

**Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Written by Lisa Hanchey The old Domingue Motors in downtown Breaux Bridge undergoes a dramatic transformation.** For 30 years, the former Domingue Motors auto dealership...


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