Station 6 Launches Oyster & Caviar Happy Hour Next Week

CBD— Tonight, December 9, Loa hosts a cocktail reception for International House and PhotoNola’s holiday photography exhibition ‘Magdalena’—artwork honoring Mary Magdalene— with a specialty chartreuse cocktail created by bartender Alan Walter and live music from Helen Gillet from 8 to 11 p.m. [Eaterwire]

BUCKTOWN— Chef Allison Vega’s newly-opened seafood eatery Station 6 is launching a Louisiana Happy Hour on December 13. Every Tuesday to Thursday, from 3 to 6 p.m. you’ll find discounts on oysters and drinks, and a house happy hour special including half a dozen oysters, Cajun caviar (Choupiquet bowfin caviar), and a glass of champagne for $15. [Eaterwire]

CITY PARK— Beignet Fest will head to bigger digs at City Park in 2017, Chelsea Brasted reports. The festival debuted in October 2016 at Lafayette Square. [NOLA.com]

MANCHAC— Fried catfish mecca Middendorf’s now has a sleek, new elevated dining hall, Ian McNulty report, prompted by storm flooding in 2002, 2008 and 2012. Owner Horst Pfeifer completed the rebuild himself. The road trip-worthy compound now includes “an outdoor dining pavilion on the water’s edge, a pier for diners who arrive by boat, a sandy playground and a chicken coop in what looks like a fairytale cottage.” [Advocate]

NOLA— French Truck Coffee is now selling holiday gift boxes, available locally or for shipping with options for the coffee lover in the $38 to $45 range. [Eaterwire]