| By ANNETTE SISCO | Staff writer |
Greetings, New Orleans food lovers! The Saints are back, and Ian McNulty maps out new options near the Dome for fans to grab beer or breakfast (why not both?) before the game. The site of K-Paul's was supposed to become a breakfast spot; now the location is up for sale. New places for Tex-Mex, Vietnamese food and pizza are on the horizon: Here's the update. Wine and charcuterie will replace brunch on a familiar corner in Mid-City, now called Rosella. Finally, Chef Kevin Belton wants you to try his mom's praline recipe, starting with sugar, butter and love. 1. Pre-game on? With another Saints season underway, this is the time to size up what’s new and noteworthy for food and drink in the orbit of the Superdome. Ian explores the shifting pre-game landscape. 2. Back on the market. The historic Chartres Street property is gutted and listed for sale. What happened to plans to turn the former home of K-Paul's into an all-day breakfast and lunch spot? 3. Wait! There's more. We look at a fresh crop of new restaurants taking shape around town. Rosella, to open in a former brunch hotspot in Mid-City, plans to be an anytime casual restaurant with small plates, wine and cocktails. And the makers of lobster rolls in Boston have been caught sneaking crawfish into the seafood salad that fills the buns. Scandal! 4. Made with love. If you've never cooked up a batch of traditional New Orleans pralines, it's time to give it a try. Chef Kevin Belton shares his mother's recipe. That's it for the food newsletter, but in New Orleans, the food news never stops. Keep up with all the inside info at Where NOLA Eats. P.S.: Want to support local journalism that matters? Subscribe here. It's our best deal! | 