Rue 127's Kumquatcello, Manning's Oscar Party, More

MID CITY? "Since last fall, Rue 127's bar menu has been in the hands of John Slavich," writes Anne Berry this week, "who's here by way of Ancora and A Mano." And apparently he's dazzling the masses with a house made kumquatcello and more. [WhereYat]

CARROLLTON? Members of the Carrollton-Riverbend Neighborhood Association say they'd like to sit down and perhaps try to figure out a way to support Jimmy Anselmo, owner of legendary Jimmy's Music Club, reports Robert Morris. Anselmo is trying to fight the Carrollton Booze Moratorium that is keeping him from getting a liquor license for his legendary music club that was formerly the nuisance Frat House. [UptownMessenger]

CBD? Manning's, the sports bar/restaurant with 30 flat screens, will show the Academy Awards this Sunday, February 24, reports Susan Langenhenning: "The red carpet coverage begins at 5 p.m., followed by the awards show at 6... includes a champagne toast and a three-course menu for $50 per person." [NOLA.com]