Founder’s Story

Hellooo, I’m DeMarcus St. Julian — a finance major at LSU with a lifelong love for dogs, food, and community.

I was born into a family rooted in New Iberia, Louisiana, a small town known for two things that shaped me early:

a deep love for dogs and some of the best food in America.

While I was raised primarily in New Orleans and moved around often growing up, New Iberia always stayed with me. It’s where I learned what good food really means — food made with care, tradition, and intention. That mindset would later become the foundation of Doggos Beg N Bistro.

Where the Idea Really Began

Some people may not know this, but New Iberia is where the Blue Dog art originated — a simple, soulful idea that grew into something much bigger. That concept stuck with me: how something small, local, and honest can turn into a global symbol.

—> Doggos Beg N Bistro was inspired by that same thought.

But the real spark came from my grandmother (love you nana)

One day, I asked her why she was making sweet potatoes and mixing tuna into our dog’s bowl instead of serving regular dog food. She looked at me and said:

“If you were a dog, would you want to eat the same processed food every single day?”

That question changed everything.

Her love for cooking — and her belief that dogs deserve the same care we give ourselves — planted the seed for what would eventually become Doggos Beg N Bistro.

From Curiosity to Conviction

The idea stayed with me. Then one day, while driving to buy dog food, I passed a drive-thru water business in Texas that sold nothing but water — different types, different flavors, all grab-and-go. And it was thriving.

I remember thinking:

If people can build a business around fresh water… why hasn’t anyone done this for fresh dog food?

That moment pushed me into research mode.

I began studying what dogs can actually eat — and quickly realized something shocking:

Dogs can safely eat many of the same whole foods we do.

Yet no one was offering fresh, real dog food in a convenient, daily, grab-and-go model.

So I decided to build it.

Building Doggos Beg N Bistro

While studying finance at LSU, I spent over a year doing side research on what dogs need to thrive — not just survive. I even wrote a research paper during my sophomore year focused on canine nutrition and ingredient functionality.

My first menu items were inspired by veterinary-informed pet nutrition cookbooks, including work by pet nutritionists like Tessa Marks, and I continue to learn every single day.

I’m still studying. Still testing. Still improving.

Because this isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress.

Why This Matters to Me

Doggos Beg N Bistro, LLC allows me to combine:

• My business and finance education
• My love for dogs 
• My family’s cooking traditions
• And my passion for a pet community-based impact

"Every time I pop up, serve food, or talk to dog owners, I feel something I’ve never felt in any classroom or internship."

It’s the happiest I’ve ever been in my professional life.

Looking Ahead

"Doggos Beg N Bistro wasn’t built to replace how you feed your dog overnight. It was built to introduce better food, one bowl at a time — with transparency, education, and heart at the center of everything we do. And this is only the beginning..."

-DeMarcus St Julian