New Brazilian restaurant slated for Mall of Louisiana

Tucanos Brazilian Grill, a Lakewood, Col.-based restaurant with nine locations in the United States, will be making its Louisiana debut in Baton Rouge at the Mall of Louisiana. According to an application filed recently with the city-parish Department of Public Works, Tucanos plans to build a new 9,365-square-foot building on-site at the mall. The application also specifies the estimated cost of the project is $1.86 million. A Tucanos spokesperson confirmed the plans for a Baton Rouge restaurant but could provide no further details. The Brazilian concept restaurant features tableside service, focusing on freshly grilled meats and vegetables. It has locations in Albuquerque, N.M.; Boise, Idaho; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Newport News, Va.; Provo, Utah; Salt Lake City; Saint Charles, Mo.; and Sugar Land, Texas. —Rachel Alexander