PARKVIEW TAVERN IS STAYING PUT — FOR NOW

Parkview Tavern, a decades-old Mid-City dive bar, announced some good news last night: The bar will remain open at its current address (910 N Carrollton Avenue) for at least another year, maybe two. Parkview was preparing to shut down at the end of this month after popular neighboring business Blue Oak BBQ purchased the property and offered “non-viable” lease terms, according to managing partner Kathy Anderson, prompting a swirl of controversy within the neighborhood and among loyal Parkview patrons. Parkview’s post announcing the surprise change of plans credited a “spirit of compromise on both sides of the table.”

Tacos del Cartel lands in the CBD

A splashy Metairie favorite for margaritas and Mexican is expanding to New Orleans, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Tacos del Cartel, highly identifiable for its vibrant, neon-laden interior and bright pink exterior, specializes in brunch, aguachile, and over-the-top cocktails served in specialty glassware. The new location officially opens on Monday, April 29 at 1010 Girod Street, right across the street from Willa Jean.

Bub’s is bringing smash burgers to Uptown

A one-time pop-up that’s found great success in its Mid-City home attached to Banks Street Bar is also expanding, taking over a small space at 5031 Freret Street, reports the Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate. Bub’s became a citywide favorite for burgers after opening its first restaurant in 2021; its new outpost is expected to open in late summer or early fall.

Cava is coming to New Orleans

Cava, a nationwide cult-favorite Mediterranean food chain, has made plans to open its first location in Orleans Parish, reports the Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate. The fast-casual restaurant known for build-your-own grain bowls with toppings like falafel, braised lamb, and harissa honey chicken will take over a now-closed location of local salad chain City Greens at 5001 Freret Street.

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