Prepare for Muses Beer; Brady's Wine Warehouse Opens in January

NOLA: Nola Brewing is teaming up with Muses for the first-ever Mardi Gras krewe beer, which will be a "session-strength Belgian style beer," debuting at a release party onTwelfth Night (January 6) at the Nola Brewing Taproom (also, the brewery has a new parking lot).  A portion of the beer's proceeds will benefit Women With A Vision. [Gambit]

CENTRAL CITY: Sarah Baird reports that Brady's Wine Warehouse, a 'next-generation' bottle shop, is heading to 1029 O.C. Haley in January: " The cavernous space (which is large enough to stock 90,000 bottles) is shaping up to be a place to shop and learn in equal measure" with a "14-top tasting table," a spirits and beer selection, and plans for classes. [Gambit]

QUARTER: Cafe Habana heads back to the VCC next week: "The commission on Jan. 7 will vote whether to approve a change of use from vacant to restaurant for an abandoned gas station at 1040 Esplanade Ave." [NOLA.com]