Panera Preview for Second Harvest, Ruth's Chris Happy Hour

MID CITY? Judy Walker reports that the Panera Bread opening soon at Mid City Marketplace is having a preview event to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank on Sunday, July 21. Tickets are available here for $15, which covers lunch for two people at either 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or noon to 1 p.m. [NOLA.com]

METAIRIE/CBD? Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Metairie has recently expanded their bar and private dining rooms. Also, the Fulton Street location will launch a $7 Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl Happy Hour on July 15, offering certain snack items and cocktails for $7 each. [Eaterwire]

IRISH CHANNEL? A proposal for a coffee shop to move into the ground floor of a building at 839 Jackson Avenue was approved by the City Planning Commission this week. Robert Morris has the report. [UptownMessenger]

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT? Tivoli & Lee still has a few seats available for tomorrow night's Bourbon Dinner Series. Three courses, three cocktails for $33. Find the menu here. Reservations at (504) 962-0909. [Eaterwire]

Tivoli & Lee [Photo: Josh Brasted]