Brett's Five Must Try Newbies; Tap Water is Okayish

ORLEANS PARISH? Brett Anderson revealed his Top 10 Restaurants of 2012, and with that, he throws in a Five New Restaurants to Visit as a little lagniappe: Borgne, Maurepas Foods, Restaurant R'evolution, Root, and Toups Meatery. [Nola.com]

EAST BANK? The Sewerage & Water Board ruined urns of freshly brewed Iced Tea across the East Bank of New Orleans today, warning residents not to drink, or even bathe in the water without boiling it first. Unfortunately, they issued the warning nearly five hours after the plant lost power. Neither officials with the S&WB nor the Mayors office have said why there was a delay in notifying the public at this time. [Gambit, Nola.com]

GARDEN DISTRICT? MiLa chefs Allison Vines-Rushing and Slade Rushing will be guests at Garden District Book Shop's monthly Cookbook Club meeting tonight from 6-8 p.m. Their new cookbook, Southern Comfort, debuted last week. This evening's event is free and open to the public. [EaterWire]