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HNOC in the News

NOLA.com: Former K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen Gets a New Life and a New Name

December 8, 2025

The historic renovation marks an important milestone for HNOC, where the building will be used for operations, exhibition fabrication, and more.

The Chef Paul Prudhomme Building at 416 Chartres Street, pictured next to HNOC’s Williams Research Center at 410 Chartres Street.

The Chef Paul Prudhomme Building at 416 Chartres Street, pictured next to HNOC’s Williams Research Center at 410 Chartres Street.

The Chef Paul Prudhomme Building at 416 Chartres Street, pictured next to HNOC’s Williams Research Center at 410 Chartres Street. Photo by Amber Johnson, HNOC

“Completion of the project is an important milestone for the HNOC, which has expanded its French Quarter footprint in recent years. The nonprofit now has 14 buildings spread over several blocks in the French Quarter, including a free museum, research facility, lecture halls and shops. The Chef Paul Prudhomme Building will enable the organization to separate its support operations from its public-facing museums and research spaces, where it plans to focus on growing and attracting new visitors.”

Jonah Meadows, staff writer, NOLA.com | The Times Picayune

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Learn more about HNOC’s purchase and renovation of the newly-named Chef Paul Prudhomme Building in our press release below.

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HNOC Names Former K-Paul’s Restaurant Building in Honor of Chef Paul Prudhomme

A special dedication marks the completion of the Historic New Orleans Collection’s renovation of 416 Chartres Street.

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HNOC Names Former K-Paul’s Restaurant Building in Honor of Chef Paul Prudhomme

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A special dedication marks the completion of the Historic New Orleans Collection’s renovation of 416 Chartres Street.

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