In 2026, I've made about a half-dozen trips from New Orleans to Ruston. Each trip, I somehow end up back at Common Goods each trip, but I've also been making a point to explore someplace new.
Raw had been on my list for a while, and now I'm annoyed with myself for waiting this long.
First, the aesthetic is almost therapeutic. Simple, calm, clean, industrial-modern. It feels intentional without feeling cold.
Second, ordering is incredibly easy. The staff is attentive, but you order through a QR code and pay on your phone, so the whole experience moves at your pace.
Then there's the food.
The dishes are beautiful, the sashimi is fresh, and the rolls are creative without trying too hard and over doing the sauces.
We started with the crab salad, which was a delicious take on a classic, along with tuna sashimi. Then we ordered two rolls, ate far more than we planned, and left happy and full.
Raw is one of those places that makes you rethink what you expect to find in a smaller Northern Louisiana town.
If you're in Ruston, put it on your list. I just wish I had done it sooner. read more