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GERT TOWN— Gracious Bakery's mini expansion Gracious To Go is now open at 7220 Earhart on Mon-Fri mornings, 6:30 to 11 a.m. [Facebook]
MARIGNY— Sad news this week with Todd Price reporting that Jason Baas, managing partner of The Franklin, has taken his own life at the age of 44. Prior to The Franklin, Baas held down management and somm duties at Lilette for a decade. [Nola.com]
NOLA— Listicle pro Scott Gold presents the 17 most important restaurants in New Orleans this week. Making the cut are Mandina's, Willie Mae's, Root, Bayona and more. [Thrillist]