A lively lounge across from a canning factory turned into a grocery where regulars grabbed bread, eggs, and ketchup after a beer—and that simple pivot launched a 70-year family legacy. We sit down with Blaine and Braden Broussard of Nunu’s to unpack how a third- and fourth-generation team built a beloved Acadiana staple known for bold boudin, cracklins, plate lunches, and the kind of customer care that makes a store feel like home.

We trace the early days from the Blue Room Lounge to a small-town meat market, where a curious brother-in-law began crafting house recipes and an original seasoning blend long before private labels were common. When big-box competition crept in, the family doubled down on flavor and service, introducing pre-seasoned meats and learning the rhythms of a hot line by selling hundreds of plate lunches out of a tiny gas station kitchen. That scrappy experience paved the way for expansions to Youngsville, Scott, and Maurice, each with modern kitchens, better equipment, and a commitment to consistency without losing the hand of tradition.

Braden brings fresh energy with monthly limited-run burgers and sausages—think Korean barbecue, hot honey and cream cheese, or fig and brie—while keeping Cajun staples front and center. We talk real numbers on boudin production, the art of getting that perfect casing snap, and why fried chicken and grab-and-go meals have become weekday heroes. Most of all, we highlight the brand’s beating heart: Jeanette’s front-of-house warmth, a culture of knowing customers by name, and vendor appreciation days that give small local makers the shelf space big retailers won’t. It’s a story about taste, family, and building a community-first grocery that grows at the speed of trust.

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