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EXPANSIONWIRE? The family of owners behind Commander's Palace is teaming up with Reginelli's as the pizza chain expands out of the New Orleans area. Ti Martin tells Brett Anderson that they will be partners in future expansion, which will likely involve new properties in Houston. [TP]
EATER TRACKING? In that same interview, Martin tells Anderson that Sobou, the unfortunately-named, drinks-focused operation on Chartres Street in the Quarter, should open in June. [TP]
HONORIFICS? The National Restaurant Association has named its 2012 "Faces of Diversity" award winners. Among the winners is Leah Chase, owner of the legendary Dooky Chase. [MarketWatch]
Pop Ups? Dim sum pop up artists Dim Sum and Then Some are bringing their operation to the Joint this Sunday, Aprill 22. The pop up will be 6-11 p.m., cash only. [Facebook via Lorin Gaudin]