Tujague's Future Unclear; History of the Martini at SoBou

MARIGNY? The Lost Love Lounge's awesome St. Joseph's Day altar was featured on WGNO's News With a Twist. Owner Nick Scramuzza's local tradition runs deep: "When I was a child I grew up right outside the French Quarter, and on my block there were three or four altars every year." [WGNO]

QUARTER? Susan Langenhennig weighs in on the Tujague's potential-shuttering rumors. She reached out to teh buildings current owner, Steven Latter's brother, Stanford Latter, who said no decisions have been made about the property, though they're considering all avenues. [NOLA.com]

QUARTER? Mixologist Blake Kaiser and SoFAB will host The History of the Martini seminar/boozy time at SoBou (310 Chartres) on April 1, 2013. Doors at 5:00 PM, Seminar at 5:30. $35/person, tix available here. [Eaterwire]