Ruth's Chris Still Dead To Many New Orleanians; How To Rat Out Smokers

NOLA— On the cusp of his ultimate steak guide, Times-Pic critic Brett Anderson asks his readers if they still hate Ruth's Chris for permanently relocating their headquarters to Orlando in the wake of Katrina, and the answer appears to be a resounding yes. The Fertel family, whose matriarch Ruth launched the original steakhouse on Broad St. in 1965, sold their stake in 1999 and had no part in the move. [NOLA.com]

NOLA— With the smoking ban coming to every bar near you in TWO WEEKS, the city has just released a primer for those wondering how to rat out smokers: "People can file complaints against businesses ignoring the new smoking ban by filling out a complaint form or calling the city's non-emergency 311 hotline." [NOLA.com]

QUARTER— Brennan's reaches for its Champagne House of The South status with the launch of champagne happy hour this Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m.  'Bubbles At Brennan's' will then run every Tues-Fri from 2 to 7 p.m.  in the courtyard and bar with $7 champagne cocktails and select discounted champagnes by the bottle. Plus lunch happy hour and  champagne sabering at 5 p.m. every Friday. [Eaterwire]

QUARTER— In honor of Bayona's 25th anniversary, Judy Walker presents twenty five of chef Susan Spicer's best recipes. [NOLA.com]