Drago's Is Expanding to Baton Rouge

NOLA— James Beard nominees chef Isaac Toups and pastry chef Kelly Fields both get a shout on among Tasting Table's 10 Southern chefs who are keeping the flame and changing the game. [TastingTable]

CBD– Lafayette-native Brett Breaux is IN as executive chef at Fulton St. Bistro (formerly 7 on Fulton) inside the newly renovated and rebranded Omni Riverfront Hotel.  Breaux honed his chops at The Grill Room, Prejean's in Lafayette and at his family's Breaux Bridge institution Café des Amis. Check out his menus here. [Eaterwire]

BATON ROUGE— Chargrilled oyster pioneer Drago's will open a new location in an upcoming mixed-use development on Highland Road in Baton Rouge. [GBRBusinessReport]

NOLA— Amici and Lost Love Lounge are on Judy Walker's list of St. Joseph's Altars to check out tomorrow. [NOLA.com]