Louisiana Restaurant Association

Discover hundreds of restaurant industry suppliers all under one roof at the LRA Showcase 2024! Whether you're looking to shop, preview new products, or connect with industry leaders, LRA Showcase 2024 has it all. Don't miss the premiere restaurant industry trade show in the Gulf South, happening August 3-4 in New Orleans - we'll see you there! https://lnkd.in/gagkr_B

Enhance your skills at the LRA Showcase 2024 with educational sessions led by industry experts at the Kitchen Counter, presented by Ecolab - including a keynote address by the renowned Chef Aarón Sánchez! Learn, grow, and take your business to new heights. Register now and we'll see you in New Orleans on August 3-4! https://lnkd.in/gagkr_B

Join us at the LRA Showcase 2024 on August 3-4 in New Orleans, the home of the Four Roses Bourbon Smash Showdown! Bartenders can apply now for the chance to create the best Bourbon Smash and win $1,000 in cash! https://lnkd.in/g4n4Vddc

Join us at the LRA Showcase 2024, a two-day restaurant trade show in New Orleans featuring educational sessions with keynote speaker Chef Aarón Sánchez! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, network, and grow your business! https://lnkd.in/gagkr_B

Nominations Extended for the 2024 Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards! Do you know a standout restaurateur or industry leader who has made a significant impact in their community? Now’s your chance to nominate them for the prestigious Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards! The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is extending the nomination deadline through July 12. These awards celebrate individuals who make a positive difference in their communities and the restaurant industry. 🏅 Award Categories: 1. Inclusion Innovator Award presented by PepsiCo 2. Community Champion Award presented by American Express 3. My Journey Award 4. Ambassador of Hospitality Award presented by Ecolab Each winner will have a $2,500 scholarship awarded in their name to a future restaurant leader! 🌟 🔗 Make a Nomination and help us recognize those who go above and beyond in our industry. 🗓️ Deadline: July 12 – Don’t miss out! #NRAEF #LeadershipAwards #Inclusion #CommunityChampion #RestaurantIndustry #DEI #Scholarship https://lnkd.in/gFbfXrm8

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Joe Jaeger, a visionary developer whose impact on New Orleans was profound. Joe's legacy as a prominent hotelier and developer will endure through the numerous landmarks he revitalized and the countless lives he touched. His contributions to our community and his commitment to his team members exemplify his remarkable spirit and dedication. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Joe Jaeger.

Yesterday, Wendy Waren, SVP of Communications for the LRA, appeared on WWL-Radio's Newell Normand Show to discuss Restaurant Week New Orleans, the legacy of Chef Leah Chase inspiring The Walt Disney Company's newest attraction, and insights into the current state of the restaurant industry. Listen now! https://lnkd.in/e42MtFJ2

Restaurant Youth Registered Apprentice (RYRA) participant and ProStart Program alumnus Greg Dominio shares why both programs played an important role in his career path. https://lnkd.in/gEBdPf3e

Hear from Restaurant Youth Registered Apprentice program (RYRA) participant Isaiah Talbert as he discusses the impact of RYRA on his career. https://lnkd.in/gYDVHsfE

How much do you know about what our Restaurant Youth Registered Apprenticeship program (RYRA) entails? Hear from both employers and apprentices about the importance of RYRA and their apprenticeship on future career paths. https://lnkd.in/gkPN72v6