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UPTOWN? In case you thought Sucre was joking about only having ECLAIRS in their pastry case during October, the proof is in this picture tweeted earlier today by co-owner Joel Dondis. [Twitter]
CBD? Kermit Ruffins is trying to phase out his late night gigs, and is now doing 7 p.m. shows at Little Gem Saloon on Saturday nights, Keith Spera reports in this look at Little Gem's hot new musical residencies. [NOLA.com]
NOLA? The Times-Pic is reliving the glory that was Padma's Picks, the web-series that decided two NOLA cheftestapanat, in anticipation of tomorrow night's Top Chef: New Orleans debut. [NOLA.com]
NOLA? Speaking of Top Chef: New Orleans, apparently this season is "crammed with integrations," meaning branding galore. [EN, Adweekly]
CENTRAL CITY? Chef Ryan Hughes and Chris Debarr are teaming up again at Purloo (inside the New ORleans Cooking Experience) for a Tuscan themed wine dinner this Friday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m.. Wine pairings from Casa Vinicola Zonin (they're known for proseccos). $75/person, $48 without wine pairings. Call (504) 430-1840 for reservations. [Gambit]
Inside Lil Gem Saloon [Photo: Twitter]