| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Thankful: Sister Suellen Tennyson has made her first public comments since kidnappers in west Africa released her after nearly five months held captive. On Tuesday, she spoke to the Clarion Herald, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and said she wants to thank all who prayed for her safety. Culinary landmark sold: In New Orleans, iconic restaurants changing hands is big business news. So a lot of folks will be interested in this changing of the guard at this Mid-City landmark. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter. Tiger Stadium traffic jam: If you attended the LSU-Southern University football game at LSU Saturday, it’s possible your “game-day” experience stretched into the next morning. Never the easiest of tasks, getting off campus Saturday night apparently was a nightmare as traffic snarls kept people in parking lots for hours after the big game. Tropical weather watch: Fantastic weather today, eh? Wowza, what a nice September break. But don't forget we're still in the midst of hurricane season. Forecasters are watching a couple of systems in the Atlantic. (I know. I know. Sorry...) Donuts. Beer. Cocktails? A popular restaurant has opened a new location with a little twist. District Donuts. Sliders. Brew. (All the important food groups, amirite?) has opened a new eatery downtown with an expanded menu, our dining ace Ian McNulty reports. There’s even a bar. For even more food and drink coverage, please sign up for our Where NOLA Eats newsletter. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today – and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 