| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Leaving our jobs: Louisianans are leaving their jobs at a record rate so far in 2022. Nearly 500,000 have voluntarily left their job this year, business writer Robert Stewart reports. Job openings have also hit a record high. What the heck is going on? Big beer news: Faubourg Brewing Co. is merging with three other breweries with the aim of forming a regional craft beer powerhouse, Tony McAuley reports. This marks another big change at the New Orleans brewery, formerly known as Dixie, since Saints owner Gayle Benson purchased it five years ago. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter. Tropical weather watch: We’ve been watching a tropical disturbance this week that has now entered the Caribbean. The system is expected to develop into a depression in the coming days. It’s too early to know if it’ll enter the Gulf of Mexico, but certainly something to keep an eye on. For all the tropical weather updates, please sign up for our Hurricane Center newsletter. Notable eats: Two local eateries have found themselves on an enviable list. The New York Times’ “50 Best” list includes one local name you’ve heard of and another you might not have. Bon appetit! Southern’s start: Here’s an interesting one you might not have seen. It’s the back story on how Southern University got its start, as told by our resident historian Mike Scott. Enjoy. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today – and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 