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Cara Benson

Cara Benson grew up in New Orleans, LA. After graduating from Loyola University she moved to Manhattan to attend the pastry program at The French Culinary Institute. This is where she would meet her future husband. Evan was in the savory program and happened to be Cara’s roommate on Roosevelt Island.

After discovering their similar passion for food, Cara and Evan were soon an item. After graduation, Cara and Evan moved to the Lower East Side and worked in New York restaurants for the next year.

Like many New Orleanians, Cara grew homesick and easily convinced Evan to move home with her. They were married in Jackson Square and currently live in Algiers Point with their sons, Teller and Louis.

​Cara and Evan opened Tartine in June of 2010. In 2014 they decided to open Toast, a causal breakfast eatery located uptown on Laurel St, In October 2016 they opened Toast Fairgrounds on Gentilly Blvd. French Toast on Decatur St. opened in 2018. ​

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  • Tova T
    Had a delicious coffee, cookie and side of bean salad here, served by a friendly and kind young man. Visit the beautiful Audubon park and then come here for your food and coffee fix!
    Tova T
    Local Guide
  • Yadong Li
    Nice place to grab some food for your breakfast. The atmosphere was amazing and service was good! I had the stuffed baguette and it was marvelous. The soup was also great, full of flavor.
    Yadong Li
    Local Guide
  • Sabrina Gell
    The bread was amazing. Fresh and crisp. The ingredients were fresh and delicious. Chicken was well cooked. I think I just don't find pesto as flavorful in the right way that others do.
    Sabrina Gell
    Local Guide
  • Sam Daniels
    Delightfully local cafe with fine selection of food and friendly helpful staff and artfully decorated
    Sam Daniels
    Local Guide

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