Cristiano Pops Up at Martinique; NoDef's Year in Food

UPTOWN? The crew from Cristiano Ristorante in Houma, will operate a new seasonal, rustic Italian pop up? aptly named Cristiano? out of Martinique Bistro on Monday nights. Both restaurants are owned by Cristiano Raffignone and Kelly Barker. [EaterWire]

EVERYWHERE? Nola Defender takes a look back at the year in New Orleans' dining and food trends this week, including the Bywater boom, hot dogs, pop ups, and food trucks. They also predict 2013's hotness. [NolaDef]

BATON ROUGE? Galatoire's Bistro, yes the one currently involved in a lawsuit with the New Orleans' Galatoires over some moneys, is still planning to open soon, and just announced their new General Manager this week, one Lucas Molbert, a Ruth's Chris alum. [NOLA.com]

Martinique Bistro [Photo: Official Website]