Meat Mama, Pascal's Award Season, And More

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT— Here's a video of Cochon Butcher's 'meat mama' Leighann Smith breaking down a 250 pound whole hog, which in the very new future you'll actually be able to see in person. [NOLA.com]

UPTOWN— Pascal's Manale has received the LRA's Greater New Orleans Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award. The family, including Savare DeFelice, and siblings, Sandy, Bob, Mark and Ginny, are currently the fourth generation of owners. [Eatewire]

FRERET— The Houston Chron listicles some mighty Freret eateries including Company Burger, Wayfare, Ancora and more...complete with obligatory food porn drool fest. [Chron]

UPTOWN— Robert Morris reports that Martin Wine Cellar will finally return to its pre-Katrina location on Baronne Street in September 2014, with construction beginning in March. The building was razed after Katrina, with only the concrete foundation remaining. [UptownMessenger]

CITY PARK— Gambit hosts their 4th Annual Food Revue and food drive to benefit Second Harvest at the Pavillion of Two Sisters on Wednesday, February 19, at 7 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets are $45/person or $70/VIP, tickets/info here. [Gambit]

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