Dryades Public Market Aims For Mid-April Grand Opening

SOUTH MARKET DISTRICT— Willa Jean mixologist Will Bar will host a free cocktail class this evening, March 24, at 6 p.m. in neighboring boutique Hattie Sparks (939 Girod).  Learn how to batch drinks for a large group, sip a "Willa Juice" cocktail, and get 15% off purchases at Hattie Sparks and Willa Jean. RSVP here. [Eaterwire]

NOLA— These thirteen restaurants still have Easter reservations left. [NOLA.com]

CENTRAL CITY— Dryades Public Market has received the City Planning Commission's tentative thumbs up to add retail booze, Robert Morris reports this week. The market is planning a grand opening for April 16. [UptownMessenger]

CARROLLTON— Morris also reports that a Subway in the 1300 block of S. Carrollton was robbed at knifepoint last weekend. [UptownMessenger]