Planning Thanksgiving Dinner; Loa's Last Word

EVERYWHERE? New Orleans.com has already compiled an extensive list of restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving. [NOdotcom]

QUARTER? Todd A. Price reports that Loa will be serving the classic cocktail, The Last Word (hello, Chartreuse) and a variation created by Arnaud's Chris Hannah for $5 a pop to benefit the Museum of the American Cocktail. Update: This event is on Tuesday, November 6, from 5-7p.m., not on Sunday, November 4 as previously reported. [NOLA.com]

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT? a Mano is hosting a Wine Dinner on October 30th, with special guest/Italian Winemaker Pasquale Petera, whose family began making wine in the late 1800's. Five courses/four wines for $60 (tip not included). Starts at 7:30p.m. Resos recommended, 504-208-9280. [EaterWire]

QUARTER? Yo, dawg, here's C-Tates Saints and Sinners sexy, sumptuous comment of the day: "Just went to your bar! It is absolutely beautiful in there. Your bartender's make really great Amaretto Sours!" [Facebook]

a Mano [Photo: Nikki Mayeux]