| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Restaurants lost, restaurants gained: We’re a restaurant town, so openings and closings are a big deal. Ian McNulty looks at some of biggest restaurant closures for 2024. 'Swift lift'? Across the metro, some retailers are saying the Christmas shopping season appeared a little weaker than last year. But, Rich Collins reports, at least one store owner says “Taylor Swift season” didn’t disappoint. An Oak Street fixture: Generations of families remember Haase’s Shoe Store, which has welcomed shoppers for oh-so-many-years. Stephanie Riegel spent some time at the iconic store and has this story, part of our Timeless Treasures series. Goodbye, Superdome: For a handful of players, Sunday’s game against the Raiders might be their last in the Caesars Superdome — at least suiting up the Black & Gold. Luke Johnson tells us 21 Saints who might be in that number. 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. Thanks for checking in. Hope your day is spectacular. Bob | 