Also: Massive Covington fire destroys century-old business
| By Bob Warren Erasing art: You've probably noticed the brightly painted utility boxes dotting intersections across the region. Landscapes, flowers, streetcars, famous people. Hardly fodder for conflict, right? Well, no. We'll let Doug MacCash take it from here. Holiday hustle: Planning that traditional holiday restaurant outing? Don’t sleep on making a reservation. In fact, our dining guy Ian McNulty reports today, you might be too late. New Orleans restaurants are struggling to staff up, and that means space is limited. Speaking of restaurant reservations, Galatoire’s takes them now. Ian tells us how that seemingly small thing is a sign of the changing times. History up in flames: A massive fire last night tore through the century-old Marsolan’s Feed & Seed store in the heart of downtown Covington. More than just a store, Marsolan’s was a community hub, hosting a popular series of bluegrass and country music gatherings. Hope you enjoyed the Lunch Line. Thanks for taking a break with us today. |
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| Artist Heather Mattingly was shocked when a man began blotting out her new mural on a utility box at Canal Street and Carrollton Avenue Mon… Read more |
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| If chef Alfred Singleton had his Christmas wish, he’d be able to fill the dining rooms across all three floors of Café Sbisa with festive groups and private events this holiday season. It would be the boost his French Quarter restaurant badly needs after all the losses and limitations of the pandemic. Read more |
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| Limited reservations, shorter menus, frequent changes: These are common signs of the struggles restaurants across the country face to get back to normal business while contending with short staffing, surging food costs and unpredictable supply chains. Read more |
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| The building dates back to the 1920s and was known to host bluegrass and country music shows. Read more |
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| Winning Grammys and an Oscar was no doubt exciting for Kenner native Jon Batiste. But he seems really excited about his upcoming guest appearance on "Sesame Street." Read more |
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