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QUARTER— Katherine Sayre reports that Jon Smith has stepped down as executive director French Market after two years, in which he upgraded the Quarter landmark by adding new farmer's markets, vendors, and "restoring profit-sharing with the city." [NOLA.com]
BYWATER— Bacchanal debuts a 'Barmuda' Triangle bar crawl today, January 13, at 6 p.m. with stops at BJ's, the Joint, Vaughn's, J&J and Bar Redux at $25/person (includes drink at every stop). Tickets here or at Bacchanal starting at 5 p.m. [Eaterwire]
MID CITY— A proposed Taco Bell planned for Broad (near Bienville) is facing stiff opposition from locals, with both the Mid City Neighborhood Organization and Broad Community Connections against the project. The plans go before the CPC on January 26. [MidCityMessenger]
QUARTER— Galatoire's raised $62,000 for its foundation, including beneficiaries Boys Hope Girls Hope of Greater New Orleans and the New Orleans Mission, via its Mardi Gras table auction on Monday. [NOLA.com]