Say hello and goodbye to these 15 New Orleans restaurants
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Old Metairie's only rooftop bar is closing and becoming a new restaurant later this month.
Why it matters: It's one of several restaurants that have opened or closed in metro New Orleans in recent weeks.
The big picture: Parish Line Bistro, which Saints general manager Mickey Loomis co-opened in 2022, is closing to make room for Barcar, according to a press release.
- Barcar is a nod to the building's history as a train depot near the Metairie Road railroad, owners Hufft Marchand Hospitality say.
- Hufft Marchand also owns Juniors on Harrison in Lakeview.
- Barcar is expected to open in mid-August. Hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 11am to midnight.
What's new: The rooftop space will be revamped with a new layout and decor, the company said. The TVs will stay.
- The menu will focus on burgers, raw oysters and lunch and dinner specials. Drinks include espresso martini shots and cocktails.
Here are other restaurants that have opened or closed recently or are coming soon.
Opening
🍗 Chi Chi's Chicken & Beer opens this month on Freret Street with Korean chicken and beer. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune 🔒)
🍅 Lunch, a Tuscan-style sandwich pop-up, opened in the St. Roch Market. (Eater)
🍣 Sushi Takumi is now open in the CBD and has a Taylor Swift-inspired roll. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune 🔒)
🍝 Venezia is now open in the former Tony Mandina's location in Gretna. (Facebook)
🥐 Eats, a New York-style cafe and bakery, is opening on Maple Street from the former Manhattanjack and Maple Street Patisserie baker. (What Now)
🔮 Tatlo, a Filipino witch bar in the French Quarter, is now open. (Axios New Orleans)
🍴 Acamaya, Ana Castro's new Bywater restaurant, is now open. (Axios New Orleans)
🧋Dingtea, a boba tea shop from Lufu, is open downtown. The Indian restaurant also plans to open Cajun Flames, a seafood spot and oyster bar. (Instagram)
🍦 Sum'n Sweet, a dessert shop, will take over the former Neutral Ground Coffee House this month. (What Now)
Closing
🌮 Rosalita's is closing its taco shop on St. Claude Avenue. (Eater)
🦞 Joel's Lobster Rolls closes its food truck Saturday. (Instagram)
🍔 Junction closed its St. Claude Avenue burger shop on Saturday. (Instagram)
Editor's note: This list has been corrected to reflect that Eats is opening on Maple Street, not Prytania Street.