New Concept, Same Owners: Mama Lu’s to Become Asian Restaurant Happy Cat
By Beth Milligan | March 12, 2026
Fans of Mama Lu’s in downtown Traverse City have two months to order their final tacos from the Front Street restaurant. As they approach their 10-year anniversary, owners Adrienne Brunette and John Larson are ready for a new challenge and will convert the space into a new fast-casual Asian eatery called Happy Cat. The Ticker has the exclusive details, plus more restaurant and retail news from across the region.
Happy Cat
Mama Lu’s – which opened its doors at 149 East Front Street in May 2016 – is getting ready to wind down after a decade-long run. Co-owner Adrienne Brunette tells The Ticker that while the restaurant remains as busy …
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