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Bonafried

From Food-Truck Fame to Fried-Chicken Sanctuary in the Fairgrounds

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Bonafried

What to know

What started as a beloved New Orleans chicken-sandwich food truck has found a permanent seat in the Fairgrounds, giving fans a steady place to gather and indulge. The move preserves the truck’s neighborhood-first ethos while expanding capacity to serve more of the city’s late-morning and weekend crowds. With catering and Mardi Gras vending still on the menu, the restaurant bridges daily comfort food with the city’s festive traditions.

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