| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Cancer diagnosis: Free agent tight end Foster Moreau’s visit with the New Orleans Saints turned out to be important in ways that go beyond the football field. The New Orleans native, who is also a Jesuit and LSU alum, said he will step away from the field for a bit after a physical for the Saints turned up a serious health condition. Long-term rules, short-term rentals: The New Orleans City Council will be hammering out some new short-term rental restrictions today. This has been a long process. Here’s what you need to know today. ‘Mr. Shrimp’: If you have an appetite for shrimp, here’s the guy you want to know. Our restaurant guy Ian McNulty writes today about “Mr. Shrimp,” who is an important cog in the region’s seafood biz. Severing Confederate ties: The U.S. military is in the process of renaming nine bases across the South that are currently connected to Confederate battle victories or soldiers. Two of the bases are in Louisiana, rural affairs reporter Faimon Roberts says. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a NOLA.com subscriber, check out this great deal. Bob | 