Margarita Mix Off, Quint Davis' Jazz Fest Food Faves

FRERET? Tonight, Aprill 22, at Publiq House, Where Y'at hosts their Margarita Mix Off finals with bartenders Travers Romann (NonnaMia), Steve Yamada (Tivoli & Lee), Ian Julian (Dominique's) hoping to win the over the judges? Where Y'at's Anne Berry, Tales' Ann Tuenermann, Republic National Mixologist Sean Thibodeaux, and Beau Rivage Beverage Director Bruce Cartwright. The event is from 8-10 pm. There's NO COVER, and you can sample each margarita, and vote on your favorite. [EaterWire]

FAIR GROUNDS? This week, Quint Davis, producer/director of Jazz Fest, tells Susan Langenhennig his favorite food at the fess, including summer rolls, crawfish strudel, and Crawfish Monica. [NOLA.com]

LGD/WAREHOUSE DISTRICT? Austin Lavin reports that "Sterling Express, a convenience store run by actor Wendell Pierce and partners Troy Henry and James Hatchett with the aim of placing stores with fresh produce, meats and seafood in urban 'food deserts,' recently opened at a Shell gas station" at 1667 Tchoup. [GNORealEstateNews]

Freret Street Publiq House [Photo: Josh Brasted]