October 2026’s new openings and spots to watch in the Capital Region: The Historic, Mudan and more
The end of the month is creeping up fast, which means it’s time for our monthly recap of new openings in and around Baton Rouge.
Spooky season proved to be a busy season for business debuts, with new restaurants, sweet shops and other spots opening their doors this month.
Scroll on for a scary good list of recent openings and other concepts that have made their way on our radar. Did we miss a new eatery or biz? Have a hot tip? Email us at [email protected].
Prince St. Pizza
6556 Siegen Ln.
Grab a slice or a whole pie from Siegen Lane’s newest pizza shop, Prince St. Pizza. Capital Region pizza lovers no longer have to hop on a plane to the Empire State for an authentic slice, thanks to this NYC-born pizza chain’s first Louisiana location.
The Curio
inside Mimosa Handcrafted
Mimosa Handcrafted debuted a new space inside its brick-and-mortar shop this month. The Curio is a curated room that showcases jewelry by fellow artisan jewelers along with one-of-a-kind pieces by Mimosa that complement its current collections.
The Historic Highland Road Grill
8635 Highland Rd.
From the owners of Willie’s Restaurant, The Historic Highland Road Grill combines something old and something new. The eatery has taken residence in the former home of Sammy’s Grill, paying homage to the long-lived restaurant while also bringing in fresh energy.
Mudan Modern Asian
9460 Perkins Rd.
Got a big group? Mudan Modern is the place to go for a shareable meal of dim sum and Cantonese dishes. The eatery’s seven-page menu includes a lineup of soup dumplings, housemade rice noodle dishes and more.
Also on our radar
- Dessert shop Bonjour opened a new location in Gonzales earlier this month. Feast on chocolate-covered crepes and other sweet treats at 14601 Airline Hwy., Ste. 105.
- Vivi Bubble Tea has a new BR location now open at 8342 Perkins Rd., Ste. C.
- PJ’s Coffee and Wingstop have opened inside the former CVS Pharmacy at 3384 Government St.
- Quench your thirst with a drink from Utah-born soda shop Swig. The spot, known for its dirty soda drinks, is now open at 14631 Village Market St., Ste. 101
- A doggy daycare is opening in Prairieville on Halloween. The new location of Dogtopia is at 17424 Airline Hwy.
