Borgne to Start Taking Reservations Next Week; Herbal Medicine and Cocktails

CBD?The new Isleños-inspired seafood restaurant from John Besh and Brian Landry will start taking reservations next Wednesday, January 11. Landry, once the chef at Galatoire's, is the chef de cuisine. The menu will focus on South Louisiana cuisine, especially that from the areas surrounding Lake Borgne. [Gambit]

CBD?Sharon Floyd, a bartender at Iris, will be giving a talk on the intersection of herbal medicine and bartending. Floyd is also a yoga instructor and has spent time doing researched based on her interest in the medicinal qualities of the herbs used in cocktails. The talk is next Wednesday, January 11 at 1PM, in the 6th floor lounge at 1201 Canal Street. [TP]

CAROLLTON?There's a new prix fixe wine pairing dinner at Mat & Naddie's, inspired somehow by the Medicis. It's $56 with wine, $38 without, with all menu items also available à la carte. Here's a menu. [EaterWire]