π PΓͺche's Nicole Cabrera Mills is among the nation's best new chefs. (Food & Wine)
πͺ Military recruitment since the 9/11 attacks, which were 23 years ago today, has plummeted to record lows. (Axios)
π΄ Saint John, chef Eric Cook's restaurant previously on Decatur Street, will reopen in the former Le Chat Noir space on Sept. 27, a rep tells us.
π Gayle Benson has a new tenant for the Bourbon Street building famous for once housing Chris Owens' nightclub. It's not yet clear what will take over the space, but it's a single tenant who's investing millions into a renovation. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune π)