Episode 3: Building Bougie Bites with Heart - and Hustle - with Latoya Elnora

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Latoya Elnora, the owner of Bougie Bites, a plant-based restaurant that’s grown from food truck pop-up to permanent — all without Latoya ever claiming the title of "chef."

Driven by her love of travel and a desire to bring something fresh to St. Louis, Latoya saw a gap in the food scene and boldly stepped in to fill it. She opens up about the big risks she took, the mistakes she made along the way, and how staying true to her vision, even when it was hard, helped build a loyal community around Bougie Bites.

It’s an honest, inspiring conversation about what it really takes to turn an idea into a movement.

The What's New in the Lou Podcast with Alexis Zotos is presented by Kaldi's Coffee and recorded at Bucket List Podcast Studio.