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Bamboula's Still Hoping for Nightclub Switcheroo; Balise Delights

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MARIGNY: The CPC was unable to reach an agreement over Bamboula's request to operate as a nightclub instead of a restaurant on Frenchmen, so the matter is heading to City Hall without a recommendation.  Many opponents and neighbors say the place has already been illegally operating as a nightclub since day one. [NOLA.com]

MARIGNY Sarah Baird reports that NOCCA unveils their new Press Street Station restaurant, run by students and professional chefs at Press and Royal, on Saturday, February 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m: "Menu items range from coconut pancakes and boudin-stuffed mirliton, to pork belly banh mi and roasted vegetable turnovers." [Gambit]

METAIRIE: This week booze whisperer Laura McKnight listicles the best bars along Vets for Mardi Gras parades, including Houston's, Jigger's, Lager's and more. [NOLA.com]

CBD: This week Todd Price reports that Justin Devillier's food at newly-opened Balise pairs equally well with both wine and beer. His top menu picks include shrimp fritters, wahoo crudo, and chilled green beans with buttermilk and mullet bottarga. [NOLA.com]

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