re: Rumor: new restaurant opening in Lakeview?

I know most people think that Metairie is meant for chains but look at the success of Cypress. It is more of a fine dining place, which most of the restaurant industry is trending away from, and it is doing well.

One thing that is vitally important to all new restaurants in New Orleans is a certain amount of tourist trade. That could be one limiting factor. Also, and this would just be a guess, lack of significant office space or other day foot traffic may limit lunchtime business. Lakeview may more closely resemble a commuter suburb or bedroom community than a neighborhood of New Orleans, but with the benefit of being only 5-10 minutes from the action. Would have to also wonder if the amount of young families in Lakeview makes getting two turns at a restaurant less likely. That is LV restaurants get a run at say 6-8, but then business gets quiet fast.

My best guess is enough people who know a lot about restaurants feel there isnt a strong enough market to go into Lakeview. But the liquor license issue is still the number one limiting factor.