Felipe's Expands, Junction Opens in Early Summer, More

SLIDELL— A new location of Felipe's Taqueria is heading to 176 Town Center Parkway, with plans to open in late Spring. [Eaterwire]

BYWATER— LLoyd Miller, co-owner of highly anticipated tavern and grill Junction on St. Claude tells Eater that they're "hoping to be open early in the summer, providing all the pieces keep moving well in tandem." [Eaterwire]

CENTRAL CITY— This Friday, April 18, chef Ryan Hughes throws down with a Mississippi-themed dinner at Purloo, popping up inside the New Orleans Cooking Experience at 6:30 p.m. with tamales, panéed rabbit, and more. 5 courses for $48/person or $72 with wine pairings.(504) 430-1840 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN— Dick & Jenny's will have extended hours over the two weekends of Jazz Fest, plus additional dinner service on Sunday nights. Fri/Sat April 25-26 and May 2-3 from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 from 5:30-11:30 p.m. [Eaterwire]

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Future home of Junction [Photo: Facebook]