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OAK STREET Mellow Mushroom will be celebrating their 40th anniversary on August 20, with items and prices from their original menu including a small cheese pizza for $2.50, sodas for 30 cents and select beers for 75 cents. [Eaterwire]
NOLA The Emeril Lagasse Foundation has just announced Brian Kish, former Senior Vice President of Development at the University of Arizona Foundation,as their new president. Kish makes the move to New Orleans in September. [Eaterwire]
NOLA The inaugural New Orleans Sushi Fest is this Sunday, August 17, at Mardi Gras World. The fess includes food from many local vendors, authentic Japanese goods for sale and entertainment by the Bag of Donuts and Japanese drummers. $20 entry at the door. More info here. [Eaterwire]
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