Motown Coney Island Opens, SoBou Dinner in NYC

FAUBOURG ST. JOHN? An Eater tipster informs us that new hot dog joint Motown Coney Island is now open on Broad and Orchid, next to Ming Garden and Subway. While the menu is unknown at this time, the name is an allusion to Detroit's beloved 'Coney Island,' a hotdog covered in chili, mustard and onion. [Eaterwire]

QUARTER? Among bartender-shuffles and more news, Todd A. Price reports that on August 14 at 6 p.m. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse will will host a grass-fed beef picnic with meats Louisiana-based Gonsoulin ranch: "Each cut will be prepared two ways: one simple to show off the beef and the other more creative." $45/person. [NOLA.com]

BOSTON? Local beer whisperer Nora McGunnigle attending the Beer Bloggers Conference in Boston last week, and offers her recap and "deeper understanding and appreciation of breweries that are available in Louisiana" in her latest Brewsday Tuesday column. [Gambit]

NYC? Juan Carlos Gonzalez is taking SoBou's show on the road, all the way to NYC to prepare a 'Spirit of Bourbon Street' dinner at the Beard House on September 25 at 7 p.m. Check it out here. [Eaterwire]

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