{"id":4760,"date":"2026-01-06T17:22:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=4760"},"modified":"2026-01-22T16:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:23:36","slug":"now-open-ll-catering-and-bistro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/now-open-ll-catering-and-bistro\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Open: L&amp;L Catering and Bistro"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-meta\">Last Updated Thursday, January 22, 2026<\/div> \n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/\">Hickory Furniture Mart<\/a> is pleased to welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/stores\/l-l-catering-and-bistro\/\">L&amp;L Catering and Bistro<\/a> to The Mart. L&amp;L Catering and Bistro opened on January 5, 2026, under the experienced ownership of Heidi and Matt Helms. With nearly four decades of satisfied customers, L&amp;L Catering has become a trusted name in the region, known for their flavorful menus and exceptional hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally established in 1986, L&amp;L Catering was acquired by the Helms family in 2021. Since then, they have expanded the company\u2019s reach and offerings,&nbsp; while maintaining the dedication to quality and community that made the business a local favorite. Their newest venture \u2013 a full service bistro located inside Hickory Furniture Mart on Level 2 \u2013 reflects a long-standing desire from their customers for a permanent dine-in experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the space will feel familiar to returning guests at the Mart, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/stores\/l-l-catering-and-bistro\/\">L&amp;L Catering and Bistro<\/a> will reflect the signature warmth and culinary excellence that have defined the Helms\u2019 approach. An original menu, thoughtful ambiance, and continued commitment to customer experience will make this bistro a welcome destination for both shoppers and locals alike.<br><br>Heidi and Matt will continue to offer full-service catering alongside their new brick-and-mortar bistro, combining convenience with culinary artistry for events of all sizes. Whether you are planning a private celebration or simply looking to enjoy a relaxing meal during your visit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/stores\/l-l-catering-and-bistro\/\">L&amp;L Catering and Bistro<\/a> promises a dining experience rooted in tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated Thursday, January 22, 2026 Hickory Furniture Mart is pleased to welcome L&amp;L Catering and Bistro to The Mart. L&amp;L Catering and Bistro opened on January 5, 2026, under the experienced ownership of Heidi and Matt Helms. With nearly four decades of satisfied customers, L&amp;L Catering has become a trusted name in the region, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":303,"featured_media":4762,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[250,273],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4760"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/303"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4760"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4760\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4768,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4760\/revisions\/4768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4760"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4760"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=4760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}