| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Trending down: Remember when the Saints used to "own" the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? After the Black & Gold's awful game Sunday, it's no longer that way, columnist Rod Walker writes. Ugh! (A bright spot? Jeff Duncan says new QB Spencer Rattler wasn't the problem....) For even more Saints news, head on over to NOLA.com's Saints landing page.) Political drama in JP: A failed attempt to build a coworking space in Fat City cost taxpayers millions of dollars — and has sparked a new round of criticism and scrutiny among Jefferson Parish Council members. Lara Nicholson has the latest. Maestro, please! Anyone who has ever tried to crack open an oyster develops a real respect for master shuckers. One such master, Jordan “Jay” Gallet of Superior Seafood (he once unshelled 30 in just over two minutes) will test his skills later this week at the U.S. National Shucking Championship, Chelsea Shannon reports. Affordable eats: Restaurant writer Ian McNulty checks in today with a "5 Best" list of affordable New Orleans restaurants list. (And don't miss the "30 Best" he compiled recently.) Enjoy! Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a sensational offer. Stay spectacular, Bob | 