MARIGNY? The microkrewe 'tit Rex rolls their hilarious shoebox floats through the 70117 tomorrow evening at 5pm (starts at St. Roch Tavern), with a viewing party/Ping Pong Ball at the Allways Lounge. Chewbaccus also rolls in the Marigny at 8 p.m. More of this weekend parade coverage and parties here. [Gambit]
MID CITY? Somebody tried to break into Gracious Bakery last night, and left a huge splintering crack in their front door (glass, obviously). Thankfully, the person wasn't able to get in.[Eaterwire]
EVERYWHERE? "In the days surrounding the Super Bowl, finding an open table in New Orleans will be as difficult as setting up an in person encounter with Manti Te'o's girlfriend," Peter Thriffiley Jr. jokes this week. [BlackenedOut]
LACASSINE? The new distillery Louisiana Spirits announces the name of both their clear, "silver" rum and a spiced rum under the brand name Bayou Rum this week, reports Todd A. Price. Up next? An aged rum. [NOLA.com]
Helen Gillet performing at the Allways Lounge [Photo: Official Website]
