Business & Leadership: Couryard Bistro

Gather – Taste – Discover

A NEW CULINARY DESTINATION COMES TO MANDEVILLE

Courtyard Bistro & Food Lovers Marketplace opens this fall.

Soon, a new space for food, flavor, and connection will open its doors in Mandeville. Courtyard Bistro & Food Lovers Marketplace is more than just a restaurant or a gourmet shop. It’s a thoughtfully designed experience, where elevated meals and exceptional ingredients come together in one welcoming setting.

The concept began with a vision: create a place where people could slow down, enjoy a great meal, and explore flavors they might not find anywhere else. That vision belongs to Pemmie Sheasby, who partnered with her son Michael Sheasby to bring it to life. The result is a true family endeavor. It is warm, intentional, and built to serve both regulars and first-time guests with the same sense of hospitality.

The bistro will offer breakfast, lunch, and brunch with a fresh approach to classic comfort food. Diners can expect savory Dutch babies, crisp hashbrowns, seasonal salads, and signature sandwiches, crafted with care and high-quality ingredients. Behind the menu is Chef Brandie Wilcox, whose focus on consistency and creativity ensures each dish is approachable yet memorable.

Just steps away, the Food Lovers Marketplace invites guests to explore small-batch oils, vinegars, sauces, spices, and specialty items used in the kitchen. The idea is simple: if you love what you tasted, you can take it home. Many of the products will be familiar to longtime food lovers in the community.

Those who remember Oil & Vinegar Covington will recognize Rena Billiot and Sheri Sheasby, whose product knowledge and connection to customers helped build a loyal following. Now, those same globally inspired flavors are back, already available online and soon to be featured on the shelves once again.

While the bistro and market will open this fall, the vision is designed to grow. Plans are already in place for private events, catering, chef-led dinners, and seasonal gatherings. And with the holidays approaching, the marketplace will also offer custom gift baskets, gourmet stocking stuffers, and hard-to-find products perfect for home cooks and hosts.

From the food to the team, everything about Courtyard Bistro & Food Lovers Marketplace is rooted in a belief that great meals bring people together. Whether you’re stopping in for brunch with friends, shopping for a gift, or discovering a new ingredient, you’ll find more than just good food. You’ll find a place that feels like home.