re: Explain to me why Deano’s Pizza is a hit in Lafayette but the Baton Rouge location failed

I used to work for Donald Link in several of his restaurants. Cochon is Cajun, but it’s sophisticated Cajun. And as much as people love to bash BR for its lack of culture, Lafayette is wayyy down the spectrum when it comes to any sort of sophisticated dining—of course it didn’t make it.

Also, Donald’s a great chef but he isn’t much of a leader…he’s shockingly shy for a well known chef. It makes sense to me that he couldn’t keep a handle on any of his out-of-town ventures.