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How Calvin Duncan's election led to Liz Murrill's indictment

Louisiana's attorney general faces 16 felony counts.

Politics

The legal battle that led to Attorney General <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/07/07/liz-murrill-indictment-intimidation-court" data-vars-content-id="5f4fb9ff-d6d5-4ca9-a275-c08c1c06f540" data-vars-headline="How Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election led to Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/07/07/liz-murrill-indictment-intimidation-court" target="_self">Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment</a> began with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/calvin-duncan-takes-office-leaves-court-cases" data-vars-content-id="5f4fb9ff-d6d5-4ca9-a275-c08c1c06f540" data-vars-headline="How Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election led to Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/calvin-duncan-takes-office-leaves-court-cases" target="_self">Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election</a>.The big picture: Duncan, who spent 28 years in prison before being exonerated, launched his campaign for clerk of criminal court last year and quickly became the focus of several <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national stories" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/us/calvin-duncan-jailhouse-lawyer-new-orleans-louisiana.html" data-vars-content-id="5f4fb9ff-d6d5-4ca9-a275-c08c1c06f540" data-vars-headline="How Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election led to Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/us/calvin-duncan-jailhouse-lawyer-new-orleans-louisiana.html" target="_blank">national stories</a>.

Scrapped by state, brake tags still required in New Orleans

Baton Rouge also still require emissions checks.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana scrapped brake tag" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/03/blackout-license-plates-coming-to-louisiana" data-vars-content-id="f5f3f006-5876-4657-9246-9e1b482bbfbd" data-vars-headline="Scrapped by state, brake tags still required in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/03/blackout-license-plates-coming-to-louisiana" target="_self">Louisiana scrapped brake tag</a>s during the last legislative session, doing away with most required vehicle inspections. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="f5f3f006-5876-4657-9246-9e1b482bbfbd" data-vars-headline="Scrapped by state, brake tags still required in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> drivers are the exception to the new rule.

Liz Murrill indictment intensifies New Orleans-Baton Rouge power struggle

Murrill faces intimidation charges over a letter she sent to Mayor Helena Moreno.

The indictment of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/07/06/louisiana-ag-indicted-triggering-legal-standoff" data-vars-content-id="30357c1f-530b-4199-b722-0fe095fa63ae" data-vars-headline="Liz Murrill indictment intensifies New Orleans-Baton Rouge power struggle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/07/06/louisiana-ag-indicted-triggering-legal-standoff" target="_self">Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill</a> is the latest and most dramatic escalation in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-running power struggle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/12/louisiana-special-elections-congressional-map-town-hall?" data-vars-content-id="30357c1f-530b-4199-b722-0fe095fa63ae" data-vars-headline="Liz Murrill indictment intensifies New Orleans-Baton Rouge power struggle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/12/louisiana-special-elections-congressional-map-town-hall?" target="_self">long-running power struggle</a> between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.Why it matters: New Orleans still depends on the state for major financial decisions, meaning the deteriorating relationship could have consequences beyond the courtroom.

Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz reportedly considering New Orleans wedding

They'd join a growing list of celebrities who've tied the knot here.

Culture

Actor Zoë Kravitz and singer Harry Styles are reportedly considering getting married in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="f957516f-12a6-42ce-af6f-6bbb3d58586b" data-vars-headline="Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz reportedly considering New Orleans wedding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>.Why it matters: We love love.

5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news

Plus, a pickle pop-up is getting a permanent spot.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/25/new-restaurants-open-as-familiar-spots-say-goodbye" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/25/new-restaurants-open-as-familiar-spots-say-goodbye" target="_self">New restaurants</a>, fresh menus and big business moves are giving New Orleans&#x27; diners plenty to talk about.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s your quick roundup.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🍴 New or in-the-works restaurants</h2><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Respite" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/respiteneworleans/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/respiteneworleans/" target="_blank">Respite</a>: Oysters, wine and comfort food in the 7th Ward.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Procida" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/procidarestaurant/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/procidarestaurant/" target="_blank">Procida</a>: Southern Italian restaurant set to open next month in the Marigny.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charcoal and Flames" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/charcoal_.flames/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/charcoal_.flames/" target="_blank">Charcoal and Flames</a>: Middle Eastern kebabs in Gretna.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roots Plants + Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/rootsplantsandcoffee/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/rootsplantsandcoffee/?hl=en" target="_blank">Roots Plants + Coffee</a>: Slidell coffee shop expands to Bayou Road.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Eiffel Waffle Creamery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVajy4h6dl/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVajy4h6dl/" target="_blank">Eiffel Waffle Creamery</a>: Ice cream shop in Metairie.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🧑‍🍳 Menu updates</h2><ul><li>Mosquito Supper Club is adding a &quot;tiny oyster bar.&quot; (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Facebook" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/mosquitosupperclub/posts/pfbid0UREygPL5DuufyzipBPczvz6crwmuFDeie5v1ofSMLuFfMA6ZDwLB3TiV3HEJa6k1l" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/mosquitosupperclub/posts/pfbid0UREygPL5DuufyzipBPczvz6crwmuFDeie5v1ofSMLuFfMA6ZDwLB3TiV3HEJa6k1l" target="_blank">Facebook</a>)</li><li>Chef Amanda Perdomo is creating a dessert menu and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bread program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2HVe3Fdrh/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2HVe3Fdrh/?img_index=1" target="_blank">bread program</a> for Dolfy&#x27;s. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNxh5uj-JK/?igsh=b2F4ODNkZzZpZXh3" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNxh5uj-JK/?igsh=b2F4ODNkZzZpZXh3" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</li><li>Commander&#x27;s is adding a new 25-cent martini flavor at lunch. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Facebook" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/reel/4429499573995630" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/4429499573995630" target="_blank">Facebook</a>)</li><li>Smoke &amp; Honey cut ties with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coffee Science" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVu9foEYcL/?" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVu9foEYcL/?" target="_blank">Coffee Science</a> and is creating a Greek-inspired coffee menu with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pretty Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/prettycoffeeroasting/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/prettycoffeeroasting/?hl=en" target="_blank">Pretty Coffee</a> beans. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/Daf1yiQTcZh/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Daf1yiQTcZh/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🤑 Business news</h2><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Once Around the Kitchen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaOt6N6xV9O/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaOt6N6xV9O/" target="_blank">Once Around the Kitchen</a>: Pickle and jam pop-up is getting a permanent space on St. Claude.</li><li>Broussard&#x27;s has new owners. Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts sold the French Quarter restaurant to QED Hospitality, which owns Jack Rose and other spots. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Times-Picayune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/broussards-historic-french-quarter-restaurant-since-1920-now-has-new-owners/article_eb607cdf-0f8a-48bb-9ffd-e60d17e520f1.html" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/broussards-historic-french-quarter-restaurant-since-1920-now-has-new-owners/article_eb607cdf-0f8a-48bb-9ffd-e60d17e520f1.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a> 🔒)</li><li>Now-closed Palace Cafe is doing a pop-up lunch menu at Bourbon House all summer. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBuTHpEVtU/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBuTHpEVtU/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</li><li>Banh Mi Boys opened a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1dLbeWjazq/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1dLbeWjazq/" target="_blank">California location</a>. The shop <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expanded to the North Shore" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/banh.mi.boys.mandeville/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/banh.mi.boys.mandeville/" target="_blank">expanded to the North Shore</a> earlier this year.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🎉 Lagniappe</h2><ul><li>Delacroix was the sole U.S. restaurant representative at the U.S. Embassy&#x27;s summer celebrations in Paris. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Press release" data-vars-click-url="https://www.myneworleans.com/delacroix-chosen-as-sole-u-s-restaurant-for-paris-summer-celebrations/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.myneworleans.com/delacroix-chosen-as-sole-u-s-restaurant-for-paris-summer-celebrations/" target="_blank">Press release</a>)</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Food &amp; Wine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.foodandwine.com/best-dishes-june-2026-12009148" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.foodandwine.com/best-dishes-june-2026-12009148" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine</a> loves Flour Moon Bagel&#x27;s Fortuna tartine.</li><li>Andrew Zimmern shares his <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite crawfish spots" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1R5U8jYPBV/?mibextid=wwXIfr" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1R5U8jYPBV/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank">favorite crawfish spots</a>.</li></ul>

Soft serve is having a moment in New Orleans

Here's where to find classic cones and boozy alternatives.

It&#x27;s the summer of soft serve in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="121458f8-e1eb-489f-a94c-769b6a08d742" data-vars-headline="Soft serve is having a moment in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>.Why it matters: Businesses are embracing soft serve with creative flavors, boozy twists and nostalgic classics.

New Orleans chef serves up crocodile arms — claws and all

New Orleans-based Open Fire Co. has the internet doing a double take with its latest creation: fried crocodile arms.Why it matters: The chicken-wing alternative still features the reptile&#x27;s claws.

New Orleans food scene earns more national love

National outlets, celebrity chefs and content creators have been giving New Orleans shoutouts lately.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s some of the latest praise for the city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food and drink scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="67ba609f-8c3c-425f-b1d3-81a0c0576df3" data-vars-headline="New Orleans food scene earns more national love" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" target="_self">food and drink scene</a>.</li></ul>

Disney World adds patriotic beignets for Fourth of July

Walt Disney World has added patriotic beignets as part of its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America 250" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/25/louisiana-america-250-freedom250" data-vars-content-id="3d68f228-1283-4cb1-9310-421197ec7549" data-vars-headline="Disney World adds patriotic beignets for Fourth of July" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/25/louisiana-america-250-freedom250" target="_self">America 250</a> festivities.The big picture: The Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets are dusted in cinnamon sugar, drizzled in marshmallow sauce, and served with apple pie filling, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="menu" data-vars-click-url="https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-eats-disney-celebrates-america-foodie-guide/" data-vars-content-id="3d68f228-1283-4cb1-9310-421197ec7549" data-vars-headline="Disney World adds patriotic beignets for Fourth of July" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-eats-disney-celebrates-america-foodie-guide/" target="_blank">menu</a>.

New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye

Baldwin's reading lounge and an Uptown custard shop debuted this week.

New Orleans&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" target="_self">restaurant</a> landscape continues to shift.<ul><li>Here are the latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="openings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/dakar-emeril-new-restaurants-sushi-tacos" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/dakar-emeril-new-restaurants-sushi-tacos" target="_self">openings</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="closings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/08/cafe-sbisa-and-7-other-recent-restaurant-closures-in-new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/08/cafe-sbisa-and-7-other-recent-restaurant-closures-in-new-orleans" target="_self">closings</a> in the region.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Now open</h2>🍷 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NOLA Art Bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ2i7OStqnK/3D" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ2i7OStqnK/3D" target="_blank">NOLA Art Bar</a>: Baldwin&#x27;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. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/15/baldwin-books-reading-lounge-st-claude" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/15/baldwin-books-reading-lounge-st-claude" target="_self">Axios</a>)🧑‍🌾 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Farmer&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/farmersonthebayou/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/farmersonthebayou/" target="_blank">Farmer&#x27;s</a>: Year-round farm stop in Mid-City. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Leighann Smith" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJHk4VEcdY/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJHk4VEcdY/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank">Leighann Smith</a>, previously of Piece of Meat, runs the butcher counter.🇫🇷 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kandy&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/kandys_nola/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/kandys_nola/" target="_blank">Kandy&#x27;s</a>: Parisian-inspired flavors on South Rampart Street.🍨 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ruthie&#x27;s Frozen Custard" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/ruthiesfrozencustard/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/ruthiesfrozencustard/" target="_blank">Ruthie&#x27;s Frozen Custard</a>: Cones and sundaes Uptown, along with dairy-free and vegan treats.🍴 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Zea" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ5uF51CWld/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ5uF51CWld/" target="_blank">Zea</a>: Standalone location in Metairie near Target.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Coming soon</h2>☕️ <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roots Plants + Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ973xet5te/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ973xet5te/?hl=en" target="_blank">Roots Plants + Coffee</a>: The Slidell business is opening a second location on Bayou Road. The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grand opening is July 3" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ0MHlvAWhC/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ0MHlvAWhC/" target="_blank">grand opening is July 3</a>. 🇸🇳 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dakar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/dakarnola/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/dakarnola/?hl=en" target="_blank">Dakar</a>: Patio dining and new à la carte menu set to open next month.🍻 Bruno&#x27;s Tavern will reopen in late July under new ownership. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Times-Picayune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/brunos-tulane/article_ef646b35-eb8e-48ba-ae72-3e9109980341.html" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/brunos-tulane/article_ef646b35-eb8e-48ba-ae72-3e9109980341.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a> 🔒)<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Closed</h2>🍴 Coquette&#x27;s last day is Friday. The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="chef/owner says" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/coquette-closing/article_c61034c3-6113-4d08-a316-80bdadab69c6.html" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/coquette-closing/article_c61034c3-6113-4d08-a316-80bdadab69c6.html" target="_blank">chef/owner says</a> he wants to focus on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Here Today" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/01/27/here-today-rotisserie-lower-garden-district" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/01/27/here-today-rotisserie-lower-garden-district" target="_self">Here Today</a>, his rotisserie chicken restaurant.🌮 Las Cruces&#x27; last day is Sunday. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Times-Picayune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/las-cruces-closing/article_a452125f-525d-4624-be1f-bd69a745abe4.html" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/las-cruces-closing/article_a452125f-525d-4624-be1f-bd69a745abe4.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a> 🔒)🍳 Wakin&#x27; Bakin&#x27;s last day in Mid-City is July 15. The French Quarter location will stay open. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Facebook" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/WakinBakinNOLA/posts/pfbid0fVpfMXvG5Zi7sfnAXVL1GR4hDFtR1JasK2tjcXM1trmP4aNmazB2wPnZ497b6xsJl" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/WakinBakinNOLA/posts/pfbid0fVpfMXvG5Zi7sfnAXVL1GR4hDFtR1JasK2tjcXM1trmP4aNmazB2wPnZ497b6xsJl" target="_blank">Facebook</a>)🇯🇲 14 Parishes closed its Oak Street spot after five years. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ0NAeHAJ6_/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ0NAeHAJ6_/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>) 🚧 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Café Sbisa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSttvdR3Iv/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSttvdR3Iv/?hl=en" target="_blank">Café Sbisa</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LUFU" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/lufu.nola.fq/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/lufu.nola.fq/" target="_blank">LUFU</a> closed their Decatur Street locations, citing the ongoing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="road construction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/17/french-quarter-construction-barricades-mar-french-quarter-fest" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/17/french-quarter-construction-barricades-mar-french-quarter-fest" target="_self">road construction</a>.🦞 Boil &amp; Barrel has closed in Lakeview. Byblos is opening in the space next month. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Times-Picayune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/boil-and-barrel-byblos/article_7eb92b8d-2177-4d04-b254-2b0c01b1bfd5.html" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/boil-and-barrel-byblos/article_7eb92b8d-2177-4d04-b254-2b0c01b1bfd5.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a> 🔒)Other recent closures: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tsunami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wwltv.com/article/money/business/tsunami-shutters-new-orleans-location-months-after-bankruptcy-filing/289-98c76e7a-f284-40e1-80bb-06bbb041ee81" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wwltv.com/article/money/business/tsunami-shutters-new-orleans-location-months-after-bankruptcy-filing/289-98c76e7a-f284-40e1-80bb-06bbb041ee81" target="_blank">Tsunami</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bratz Y&#x27;all" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/BratzYall/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/BratzYall/" target="_blank">Bratz Y&#x27;all</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Habana Outpost" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/07/habana-outpost-closes-in-new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/07/habana-outpost-closes-in-new-orleans" target="_self">Habana Outpost</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Johnny Sánchez" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXPDli3jvih/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXPDli3jvih/" target="_blank">Johnny Sánchez</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Showbird" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXwoq84iErm/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXwoq84iErm/?hl=en" target="_blank">Showbird</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Leni&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/Lenis741Baronne/posts/pfbid02qVA6jCrCGaVyBWbyLhrgeGYad8hn8RyEQjkLPdFLuiJZBhrzRovgz4fawnGZ3WYCl" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/Lenis741Baronne/posts/pfbid02qVA6jCrCGaVyBWbyLhrgeGYad8hn8RyEQjkLPdFLuiJZBhrzRovgz4fawnGZ3WYCl" target="_blank">Leni&#x27;s</a>.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Go deeper</h2><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Summer dining deals in New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/23/summer-restaurant-deals-breakfast-happy-hours" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/23/summer-restaurant-deals-breakfast-happy-hours" target="_self">Summer dining deals in New Orleans</a></li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="19 more new restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/dakar-emeril-new-restaurants-sushi-tacos" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/dakar-emeril-new-restaurants-sushi-tacos" target="_self">19 more new restaurants</a></li></ul>

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New Orleans restaurants are rolling out deals to get through the summer.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="d7c7260e-e110-4a43-8623-8287bdadd76b" data-vars-headline="$1 cupcakes, $5 breakfast and other summer dining deals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" target="_self">Restaurants</a> are pulling out all the stops to lure New Orleanians through the door this summer.Why it matters: It&#x27;s a mutually beneficial relationship — you get discounts while helping businesses survive the slowest part of the year.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dakar NOLA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/01/04/dakar-nola-best-new-restaurant-serigne-mbaye" data-vars-content-id="c164db31-1114-4f40-93d3-7606f34a6dfe" data-vars-headline="New Orleans chef wins top honor at James Beard Awards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/01/04/dakar-nola-best-new-restaurant-serigne-mbaye" target="_self">Dakar NOLA</a>&#x27;s accolades keep piling up.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chef Serigne Mbaye" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/15/several-new-orleanians-nominated-for-james-beard-awards-tonight" data-vars-content-id="c164db31-1114-4f40-93d3-7606f34a6dfe" data-vars-headline="New Orleans chef wins top honor at James Beard Awards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/15/several-new-orleanians-nominated-for-james-beard-awards-tonight" target="_self">Chef Serigne Mbaye</a> won a James Beard Award this week, the latest recognition for a restaurant that&#x27;s become one of New Orleans&#x27; biggest culinary success stories.

Why Paladar 511 is in my New Orleans brunch rotation

The jumbo lump crab eggs Benedict stole the show.

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14 new restaurants and bars in New Orleans metro

Business

Summer is usually when New Orleans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="393e7fc0-b570-4e0f-ab63-1a4fbdf936ca" data-vars-headline="14 new restaurants and bars in New Orleans metro" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" target="_self">restaurant</a> closures start trickling in. We&#x27;ve had at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="least eight so far" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/08/cafe-sbisa-and-7-other-recent-restaurant-closures-in-new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="393e7fc0-b570-4e0f-ab63-1a4fbdf936ca" data-vars-headline="14 new restaurants and bars in New Orleans metro" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/08/cafe-sbisa-and-7-other-recent-restaurant-closures-in-new-orleans" target="_self">least eight so far</a>.Yes, but: Entrepreneurs are still opening new spots.<ul><li>Here are some recent ones and a few more that are on the way.</li></ul>

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