| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
More short-term rental upheaval: Think you have a handle on New Orleans’ short term rental rules and regulations? You probably don’t. There was more upheaval late Thursday, courtesy of a federal judge, Ben Myers reports. Leaving the Metairie dining scene: For decades, Riccobono’s Peppermill has been one of the the “tried and true” among Metairie’s restaurants, a place just as likely to host a family celebration as an important business lunch. So why is it closing? Our food guy Ian McNulty has the skinny. Social media disease: Don’t count the public school district in Livingston Parish as a fan of TikTok and Instagram. The social media giants have made those platforms so addictive, they’re creating a health crisis, the school district contends. High impact Saint: No one expects the next Drew Brees, but as the season opener nudges closer, it’s clear that the Saints are betting big on new QB Derek Carr. Beat writer Luke Johnson tells us what the Saints have learned about their star offseason acquisition over the past six months. (And speaking of Drew Brees....) Meanwhile, everyone is hoping for a better offense this season, columnist Jeff Duncan writes. Thanks for taking some time with us today. If you aren't a subscriber, here's a great deal! Cheers, Bob | 