Pelican Bay Opens, Sno-Bliz' Beards Bling, And More

SEVENTH WARD— Todd Price reports that two lawyers have opened new restaurant Pelican Bay at 1701 Elysian Fields Avenue. 40 televisions, frozen daiquiris, and 'American food' including wings, pizza, and burgers with meat ground in-house. They also have a 'separate fryer' for vegetarians. Open Thursday through Monday from 4–10 p.m. [NOLA.com]

UPTOWN— "It was the greatest honor to be able to represent my grandparents and the snoball stand and our beloved city in this way." — Ashley Hansen of Hansen's Sno-bliz, on being honored with the James Beard Classics award last night. [NOLA.com]

NYC— Kim Severson reports that Nola native/City Grocery's John Currence and more chefs will host the Big Gay Mississippi Welcome Table in partnership with City Grit in Manhattan" to protest MS's new 'turn away th gays law' this June 13, on the on the eve of the 35th Annual Mississippi Picnic in Central Park, with proceed benefiting gay/lesbian groups on Mississippi college campuses. [NYT]

Hansen's Sno-Bliz [Photo: Todd Voltz]