Kirk Estopinal's All About Vermouth, PJ's Turns 35, More

LAKEVIEW? Pizza NOLA has just released several new, lighter menu items featuring in-house oven-roasted turkey breast, and they also have an "After-School Happy Hour" featuring $1-off pizza slices or gelato from 3 to 5 p.m. on weekdays. [Eaterwire]

QUARTER? As part of SoFab & MOTAC's ongoing booze series, Cure Co.'s Kirk Estopinal will present a seminar "All About Vermouth" at SoBou next Monday, October 7. Doors at 5 p.m. $35/person, includes cocktails and 'bites' of food. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN? Last night 8 finalists were selected for St. James Cheese's Co's annual Cocktails & Curds competion. Bartenders from Cane & Table, Tivoli & Lee, Maurepas Foods and more will now go on to compete in the final round at Rosy's Jazz Hall on October 14 (tix here). Check out the list of finalists right here. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN? On Saturday, October 19th, PJ's Coffee will celebrate their 35th Anniversary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maple Street location, with live music from Glen David Andrews, prizes, giveaways and a raffle to win a tour of the roasting facility, plus free samples of their new "Roast 35" blend. [Eaterwire]

SoBou [Photo: Nikki Mayeux]