One of the Bywater's favorite hangouts is hoping to rekindle the magic Uptown. Satsuma Cafe is bringing their coffee shop meets farm fresh vibe just south of Carrollton, with plans to open a second location this summer, according to a note they blasted today.

Because Hooters is more about the wings, a bunch of other Brestaurants are on the rise. New Orleans is about to see the expansion first hand, when five new installments of Texas' own Twin Peaks let it all hang out in the metro area. Why is this happening? Well, if marketing slogans are worth anything, it's because "You're the Man." No word yet on where they'll be, but they're already promising "Scenic Views." Will David Lynch ever look at us the same way? (VIA)

The coffee at Rue de la Course is strong, but not as strong as the lure of a liquor license.

by Ryan Sparks

After several months of using the familiar environs of Dante’s Kitchen as a home base for his burgeoning BBQ venture, Neil McClure is cutting the apron strings and taking steps towards a permanent location.  For now, though, McClure will be bringing his wood-fire smoked beef, pork, chicken, and ribs to other neighborhoods through alternative pop-up arrangements.

RIVERBEND -- Tilting a glass of strong iced coffee, Neil McClure laughs at a recollection of two friends trying to give him a break from his late night post monitoring the hickory logs inside the firebox of his Lang 84” smoker during a recent marathon session.

For the many customers who have loaded them up with phone calls, Pizza Delicious has lived up to its name, creating a high demand for their product that is available only two nights a week for delivery only. They keep their menu and updates about their business on their blog, and they’ve become so popular that they’re looking to set up a permanent, sit-down restaurant at 617 Piety that will be open 6 days a week.

The recent pop-up push has Uptown buzzing, but after enough time using someone else's kitchen, it may be time for the proprietors of these eateries-within-eateries to get a space of their own. Take Cristina Quackenbush.

Suis Generis, Bywater’s latest new place to dine, fits right in with the hip, sustainability-minded eateries that have been sprouting up around the neighborhood over the last year. As the name implies, Suis Generis distinguishes itself from traditional restaurants by featuring an unpredictable menu that promises to only include fresh ingredients.

Here in the South's foodie capital, chefs continue to get heaping helpings of recognition from the James Beard Foundation. This year, four out of the five nominees in the category of Best Chef: South are Crescent City Culinary practitioners. Tory MacPhail (Commander's Palace), Alon Shaya (Domenica), Justin Devillier (La Petite Grocery) and John Harris (Lilette) are all nominees in the category, which has crowned New Orleans winners such as Emeril, Besh and Link. Click through to see other nominated New Orleanians.

by Sara Schiro

A new Uptown sushi spot brings a slice of the Big Apple (by way of Japan) to Oak Street.  NoDef rolled over to the Riverbend neighborhood last Sunday night to check out Chiba, which was hosting a grand opening celebration to benefit Tipitina’s Foundation. Chiba is a partnership between Keith Dusko and Tiffany King, both veterans of the Manhattan-based Haru concept.  After being a part of New York’s sushi scene for many years, the duo brought their experience to one of their favorite cities, New Orleans.