Fleur de Lis, an iconic Baton Rouge pizza place that originally opened in 1946, is on track to reopen in spring 2026, according to Sydney Duhe studio manager for Tiek Byday, the restaurant design and architectural firm working on the project.

"Things are going well. They are progressing. We are finishing final details on construction drawing," Duhe said.

The spot, which previously only took cash and checks, announced it was closing over the Fourth of July weekend in 2022, after 76 years in business.

Fleur de Lis, known for their square pizzas, was among Baton Rouge's oldest restaurants.

The news caused shock among its loyal fans and created a wave of nostalgia for many, particularly for their Round the World Pizza (anchovy, Italian sausage, mushroom, pepperoni, salami, onions — no f

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