| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Disappearing act: For the better part of two decades, a beloved painting by the British artist known as Banksy graced the wall of a townhouse at Clio and Carondelet streets in New Orleans. Until recently, that is, Doug MacCash reports. Changing times: The Capital One branch inside the iconic, former Hibernia building in the CBD will close later this month. Business writer Stephanie Riegel tells us what’s behind the shuttering of “the last of the grand, historic bank branches in downtown New Orleans.” Jimmy in the extreme: Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is no stranger to adventure. His latest quest? Saints reporter Luke Johnson tells us it involves a boat and the Arctic Ocean. 25,000 farms: Did you know Louisiana has more than 25,000 farms? At least that was the count in 2022, the last "census" by the Agriculture Department. Rural issues reporter Faimon Roberts has the details. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, check out this great offer. Cheers, Bob | 