Dr. David Legendre: Getting Back to Basics
When relocated from his 4,000-squarefoot office in Youngsville to a 700-square-foot space in Lafayette, he had a specific goal in mind.
Section Commercial Progress Report
Breakfast-brunch concept has ambitious expansion plans, hoping to have 300 stores by 2030.
Bon Temps Grill opens scaled-down version of Verot School Road restaurant in the Oil Center.
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.
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 &...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
**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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