Behold La Mansion's Menu; Anne Kearney Cooks at Meauxbar On August 25

RIVERBEND— Peep the menu of brand new Tex-Mex eatery La Mansion, now open at 724 Dublin Street, and home to chalupas, enchiladas, and papusas on the cheap. [NOLA.com]

CARROLLTON— Pastry chef and cake whiz Beth Biundo talks about jumping back in the game with her new by-appointment cake biz Beth Biundo Sweets: "I do specialty cakes, desserts... it's very flavor-focused. They're very clean cakes, nothing too froufrou, and I don't do any type of fondant." [Gambit]

QUARTER— Todd Price reports that Anne Kearney, the beloved chef/owner of former restaurant Peristyle, will cook alongside chef Kristen Essig at Meauxbar on August 25 for a one-night only five-course dinner including "lump crabmeat with field peas and mousquetaire sauce... pompano served 'pheasant-style' with beurre noisette spinach" and more, plus wine pairings $80. [NOLA.com]

GERT TOWN— Gracious Bakery is celebrating three years in with a slew of specials on Monday, August 24, including buy 3 get one free cookies, pastries, and cupcakes. [Eaterwire]

QUARTER— Kingfish hosts its third annual Huey P. Long birthday bash on Saturday, August 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a second line, Huey P. look-a-like contest, Ramos Gin Fizz cocktails, food tastings from chef Nathan Richard, and birthday cake. [Eaterwire]