LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — A downtown Lafayette business that helped breathe new life into Jefferson Street is preparing to close its doors, less than a year after opening. And the owner says she’s far from the only one facing these kinds of challenges.
Le Grenadier, a speakeasy-inspired bar known for its hidden entrance and themed events, will pour its final drinks during Festival International.
Owner Mia Stanford announced the closure earlier this month and has since spoken out about what led to the decision—and what it reveals about deeper problems facing Lafayette’s small business community…