Chelsea tried to get a version of this photo where her face was reflected in the national championship trophy, but alas. She's just not that good. Here's Gov. Jeff Landry with tourism and football officials, though. Photo: Chelsea Brasted/Axios
🏆 New Orleans will host the 2028 college football national championship, officials announced yesterday.
As Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said, "It's fascinating to note that the last four national championships played in [the Caesars Superdome] ... all featured the LSU Tigers." He's not saying, but he's just saying, folks!
🆕 New restaurants: Larry Morrow says he's opening a new concept in the Subway location across from Morrow's. (Instagram)
A French wine bar is going in the former MoPho spot near City Park. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)
Thai Zaap in Metairie is opening a second location in Lakeview later this month. (Facebook)
Chef Alon Shaya's new casual restaurant called Safta's Table is set to open by January in the nearby shopping center, he tells us.
🧱 The city's most endangered historic sites include the First African Baptist Church in Central City, the Louisiana Landmarks Society says. (Full list)
