Ode To Iris, NRA Award for Dickie Brennan Group, More

QUARTER— Brett Anderson pays homage to now-shuttering Iris by pondering if the restaurant paved the way for the 'New New Orleans' "or, perhaps even more to the point, gastropubs – that have opened in New Orleans in the last 4-5 years." [NOLA.com]

NOLA— The National Restaurant Association has recognized Dickie Brennan's Restaurants as the Operator Innovator of the Year due to their use of Viableware's pay-at-the-table technology. [Eaterwire]

CITY PARK— Ralph's on The Park is now offering their summer special, featuring 3 apps and a glass of wine for $33 from now June 3 until August 31. [Eaterwire]

Iris [Photo: Facebook]