DeAngelo’s Plans for Central

CENTRAL — Mike Breaux, Charlie Kinsley, John O. Hearin, and Louis DeAngelo have partnered up to open a Louis DeAngelo’s Casual Italian Restaurant in Central on 9952 Sullivan Road.

The partnership formed in early 2011 after another restaurant expansion project that DeAngelo’s was working on was delayed, and long-time Central resident Mike Breaux brought up the idea for the partnership.

The restaurant will feature many of DeAngelo’s core menu items such as specialty pizzas, calzones, salads, and fresh pastas, with the addition of some new ones which are constantly being developed by Executive Chef Michael Dardene.

Construction is set to begin in mid-June with a possible opening from the middle to the end of July, just a few months before the 20th anniversary of DeAngelo’s starting the restaurant company in a 965-square-foot space in the Hammond Aire Plaza.  He was 19 years old at the time.

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CAFE ROUX TO CLOSE, REOPEN AS DeANGELO’S

CENTRAL, May 24, 2011 — Cafe Roux owner Rick Bennett announced Tuesday that he will close Cafe Roux at 9952 Sullivan Road this Friday, May 27. The restaurant has been purchased by DeAngelo’s.

Bennett said his restaurant has had record business since December and that he felt it was a good time to sell after 13 years.

“We were offered the price we wanted, but we have two big regrets — our kids and our customers, who won’t get to continue this experience.”

Many people have told him they are very upset about the decision, he said. Bennett issued the following statement: “We are sad to announce that our last day to be open will be Friday, May 27. It has been a great 13 years serving the people of Central. We have made great friends through the years and hate to say goodbye. We would like to thank everyone for your patronage and support over the years. We will miss the fun, but will treasure the memories. Come see us this week to enjoy the last few days and make more memories!”

DeAngelo’s is an Italian restaurant. A survey of Central City News readers showed their No. 1 choice for a new restaurant in Central was Italian.