New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye

New Orleans' restaurant landscape continues to shift.

• Here are the latest openings and closings in the region.

Now open

🍷 NOLA Art Bar: Baldwin's space reopened this week as a reading lounge and wine bar. The owners hope you put down your devices and connect in real life. (Axios)

🧑‍🌾 Farmer's: Year-round farm stop in Mid-City. Leighann Smith, previously of Piece of Meat, runs the butcher counter.

🇫🇷 Kandy's: Parisian-inspired flavors on South Rampart Street.

🍨 Ruthie's Frozen Custard: Cones and sundaes Uptown, along with dairy-free and vegan treats.

🍴 Zea: Standalone location in Metairie near Target.

Coming soon

☕️ Roots Plants + Coffee: The Slidell business is opening a second location on Bayou Road. The grand opening is July 3.

🇸🇳 Dakar: Patio dining and new à la carte menu set to open next month.

🍻 Bruno's Tavern will reopen in late July under new ownership. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)

Closed

🍴 Coquette's last day is Friday. The chef/owner says he wants to focus on Here Today, his rotisserie chicken restaurant.

🌮 Las Cruces' last day is Sunday. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)

🍳 Wakin' Bakin's last day in Mid-City is July 15. The French Quarter location will stay open. (Facebook)

🇯🇲 14 Parishes closed its Oak Street spot after five years. (Instagram)

🚧 Café Sbisa and LUFU closed their Decatur Street locations, citing the ongoing road construction.

🦞 Boil & Barrel has closed in Lakeview. Byblos is opening in the space next month. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)

Other recent closures: Tsunami, Bratz Y'all, Habana Outpost, Johnny Sánchez, Showbird and Leni's.

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