New Chef in at M Bistro, Fried Strawberry Porn, More

QUARTER? Chef Frank Gray has been appointed Chef de Cuisine of M Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. Gray was most recently chef at the Vineyard Grill in The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grand Lakes. [Eaterwire]

MID CITY? Chef Greg Picolo of Redemption is now offering brunch on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant will also do a special Mother's Day menu w/ free mimosas on Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations recommended at (504) 309-3570. [Eaterwire]

PONCHATOULA? Deep fried strawberries, anyone? Local writer/photog Sara Baird's snapshots reveal all the glorious specialties that were available at last weekend's Strawberry Festival this week. [SeriousEats]

M bistro [Photo: Official Website]