April 2025
Fragrant New Era for New Orleans
What's New In Real Estate & Life In New Orleans
In a shocking twist, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has once again defied City Council’s repeated demands that she stay put and instead embarked on a diplomatic voyage to our sister city of Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. Cantrell deemed the trip a “critical trade mission,” with an itinerary including time for beachfront diplomacy and an in-depth study of Haitian rum. The result? A brand-new Haitian essential oils factory coming soon to New Orleans.
After a week of intensive meetings, Cantrell returned stateside to announce the factory’s launch live from the White House. The announcement, made alongside Donald Trump, represented a show of bipartisanship so rare that it had political analysts questioning reality itself.
While Governor Jeff Landry was busy landing a Hyundai factory and a Facebook data center for Louisiana, Cantrell went a different route. “Why manufacture cars and data when we could manufacture calm?” she said, proudly showcasing a vial of moringa oil. The factory is expected to create tens of jobs. Prepare for a fragrant new era in NOLA’s economic landscape.
While Mayor Cantrell is busy revolutionizing the city's economy one essential oil at a time, we’ve been lining up some actual business opportunities. From a student housing play near Tulane to a gem of a restaurant lease in the Warehouse District, there’s plenty to sniff out in this month’s listings. Keep scrolling for the goods!
Featured Properties
Once a bustling neighborhood laundromat (Clean Phase II), this 4,671 SF corner property blends retro character with modern potential. With soaring 14-foot ceilings, original details, and large storefront windows, it’s a dream canvas for a restaurant, retail space, or creative office.
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This fully equipped restaurant and bar is packed with New Orleans charm, featuring a spacious bar, a full kitchen, and an inviting outdoor courtyard. Located in one of the city’s hottest dining and nightlife hubs, this is a rare chance to bring your vision to life!
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Extremely rare in the New Orleans market, 9415 Airline Highway offers over 2 acres of C-1 zoned land—large enough to accommodate national fast food users or other retailers seeking drive-through or build-to-suit opportunities. With over 360 feet of frontage on a high-traffic corridor and flexible zoning, this full city block is a prime location near major arterials and national anchors like Costco and Chick-fil-a.
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This 65,000 SF property offers warehouse space, truck wells, and plenty of parking, making it ideal for industrial use, distribution, or a bold new redevelopment. With flexible MU-2 zoning and major projects nearby, it’s a rare chance to invest in a growing area—available as a full package or individual lots!
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Steps from Tulane and Loyola, this fully occupied 13-bedroom duplex offers immediate income in a high-demand student rental market. With off-street parking, on-site laundry, and unbeatable proximity to campus and Freret Street, it’s a rare investment opportunity in a prime university corridor.
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What We're Eating & Drinking
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WE'RE EATINGMuffuletta Panzanella Salad |
WE'RE DRINKINGBar Pomona: Fig Leaf Martini |
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This Muffuletta Panzanella is picnic perfection—crunchy sesame croutons, briny olive salad, and layers of cheese and cured meats come together in a New Orleans-meets-Italy mashup. It’s bold, savory, and built to impress (and travel well). Make it ahead, let the flavors mingle, and watch it disappear. Here's the recipe! |
Bar Pomona’s Fig Leaf Martini is so dangerously delicious it pulled our Chief Cocktail Connoisseur, Casey, out of a yearlong martini retirement—only to send him right back. Herbaceous and impossibly smooth, the fig-leaf-infused syrup teases subtle sweetness before giving way to the briny bite of anchovy-stuffed olives. Sip wisely. |
Office Update
Crawfish season is upon us and we are taking advantage! We hosted our first crawfish boil in the new office, with resident chef Kaz in charge of the boil. Alongside the perfectly spiced crawfish, we tossed in some unexpected (but genius) extras: ravioli, artichokes, and peanuts. Safe to say, we’ve set the bar high for office boils to come!
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