NOLA FoodFest Returns To French Market March 28-29

METAIRIE— Glen Hogh, former owner of Vega Tapas, was arrested and booked with failure to account for local taxes  and tax evasion.The restaurant overcharged sales tax on customer bills, which Hogh tells the Times-Pic was actually a mix up and the "result of a computer error when the restaurant installed a new point of sale system." [NOLA.com]

CBD— The Fountain Lounge will host a Whiskies of the Sazerac Company dinner and bourbon pairing on Wednesday, March 11 from 6  to 9 p.m. Chef Mark A. Majorie and team will also host a beer dinner on April 29 and a wine dinner on May 20. $70/person, more information here. [Eaterwire]

SEVENTH WARD— Rum expert/historian/author Wayne Curtis will read from/discuss his books And A Bottle of Rum and The Last Great Walk tomorrow night, March 5, at Celebration Distillation/Old New Orleans Rum distillery (2815 Frenchmen Street) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cocktails will be served. [Eaterwire]

QUARTER— Mark your calendars, the NOLA FoodFest returns to the French Market  March 28-29. The festival (free admission) features 25+ restaurants from Memphis to New Haven. Portions of proceeds benefit Cafe Reconcile. [Eaterwire]