Austin-Based Buzz Mill Coffee is Likely Heading To New Orleans

NOLA— Austin-based Buzz Mill Coffee is currently scouting locations in New Orleans and Baton Rouge for 2017 openings. [EAUS]

NOLA— Star Chefs has just announced its rising stars of 2016, including Michael Gulotta (MoPho), Tobias Womack (Red's Chinese), Rebecca Wilcomb (Herbsaint) and many more. The chefs will prepare dishes and drinks at a public gala on February 16 at Il Mercato. Tickets are $85/person, or $125 for VIP with some proceeds benefiting Cafe Reconcile.  [StarChefs.com, NOLA.com]

MID CITY— Alicia Serrano reports that the owners of the former Nick's Big Train Bar on Tulane Avenue (near S. Tonti) plan to rebuild on the lot with a 3 story building including 24-hour drive-thru coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. The plans will go before the CPC on March 22. [MidCityMessenger]