| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
No Singapore trip: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is pulling the plug on a planned trip to Singapore. "I am not in not in Singapore because I'm here, tending to the men and women of the police department,” Cantrell said on Council member Oliver Thomas’s radio show on WBOK. Cantrell’s recent travel to France and Switzerland has sparked quite a bit of debate. New Saints lids: Maybe you've seen those, uh, odd-looking helmets some Saints players are wearing during practice these days. I know, right? Columnist Rod Walker says there's a method to the helmet koozie madness. Want more Saints coverage? Sign up for our Saints Insider newsletter. JayDaYoungan shooting investigation: Authorities still haven't released a motive in the fatal shooting this week of rapper JayDaYoungan in Bogalusa. The artist had a huge social media following; his videos have racked up millions of views. Here's the latest. Metairie sushi: A small Metairie sushi restaurant’s growing popularity has led the chef/owner to make a move to a bigger place. Yakuza House will remain in the same vicinity, but greatly expand at its new location, Ian McNulty reports. For even more food and drink coverage, please sign up for our Where NOLA Eats newsletter. Weekend plans? The weekend is nearly upon us. If you're looking for something to do, we gotcha covered. Hope you enjoyed today’s Lunch Line. Thanks for reading – and remember, you can keep up all day long on NOLA.com. BW | 