May-June Issue of Inside Northside Magazine

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B U S I N E S S School in 2003 and began working at Outback Steakhouse in Marrero, where her passion for service grew. Later, she enrolled at the University of New Orleans to pursue a hotel, restaurant and tourism degree. Courtney remembers her first HRT elective class as the deciding factor in her career choice. “Everything we discussed or learned in that class was specifically related to my experience with my family’s businesses, and it was so incredibly familiar and something I was so passionate about, I knew immediately that I wanted to make this my lifelong profession.” During her college years, Courtney was General Manager for another family restaurant, the Garden Room in Harvey. After graduating from UNO in 2008, she became the Event Coordinator and Operations Manager for La Maison Creole. Courtney moved to Covington in 2015 with her husband, David Robeaux Jr., and put her career on hold for three years as they welcomed their son (Davey, 4) and their daughter (Chloe, 2) to the world. Upon returning to the professional world, Courtney sought employment at a beautiful new venue known as the Aprés Lounge. Being employed by Shawn Breaud and Shane Songy

Courtney Guidry Robeaux

DESI VEGA’S STEAKHOUSE NORTHSHORE AND APRÉS LOUNGE As Events Manager for Desi Vega’s Steakhouse

has been a truly inspirational experience for her. “Watching these guys in action is amazing to see! Everything they touch turns to gold. All of their

Creole, in Harvey. Courtney’s grandmother and

businesses are successful, and they’ve given so

Northshore and Aprés Lounge, Courtney Guidry

grandfather opened their establishment in 1979,

many employment opportunities to people all over

Robeaux is the face of customer service for the

and for forty years, her family thrived in a successful

Louisiana. They treat each of their staff members

restaurant and lounge. She coordinates all events

hospitality business where weddings, corporate events

as family. Their work ethic, combined with their

at the restaurant, offering an exquisite ambiance

and family celebrations were held. They also provided

compassion for people, is unprecedented, and they

and fine dining experience for cocktail parties,

off-site catering at numerous venues, such as The

have given me an incredible opportunity to be a

business meetings and milestone celebrations,

National World War II Museum, Gallier Hall and the

part of their team.”

handles day-to-day operations and is the VIP Host

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

for Aprés Lounge. Courtney comes from a long line of all stars

Under the direction of her father, Glenn

Helping her clients organize their monumental occasions, watching the event come

Guidry, Proprietor and Executive Chef of La Maison

to fruition and serving them and their guests is

in the hospitality industry. Born and raised on the

Creole, Courtney began learning the ropes of

fun and fulfilling for Courtney. She has a heart for

Westbank, she grew up cooking, serving, and hosting

running a successful business in the service

serving others, and the hospitality industry allows

events at her family’s catering venue, La Maison

industry. She graduated from Immaculata High

her to do so in the most exciting ways.

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse Northshore and Aprés Lounge are located at 1950 N. Hwy. 190 in Covington. 276-494, desivegasnorthshore.com. 68

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