Chelsea Brasted

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Brennan's Restaurant has a nearly 80-year history in the French Quarter. Photo: Chelsea Brasted/AxiosSince reopening in 2014, Brennan's Restaurant in the French Quarter has struggled to stay fully staffed — but general manager Christian Pendleton says they've gotten closer in recent years thanks to overseas recruiting. Why it matters: Now, that's in jeopardy as the Trump administration cracks down on the student visas that Brennan's and others in the hospitality industry use to fill their ranks.

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Ana Castro is the chef and co-owner at Acamaya, a Mexican restaurant in Bywater with a focus on seafood. Photo: Courtesy of Acamaya🍴 Acamaya and Porgy's are among the South's best new restaurants, according to Southern Living's editors. (Full list)Our visits to Acamaya and Porgy's. πŸ™ BABs, chef Nina Compton's Bywater restaurant, will close after tomorrow's service, just as her flagship, CompΓ©re Lapin, will celebrate 10 years.

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Perhaps this driver could use the amnesty program. Photo: Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty ImagesNew Orleans is starting an amnesty program for that stack of camera traffic tickets you've got piling up. Why it matters: It's a way to save a few extra dollars while getting right with parking enforcement. How it works: Starting Sunday, June 1, anyone with parking tickets that are at least 30 days old or traffic camera tickets more than 60 days old as of June 1 can pay the tickets without any added late fees.

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🍃 Kratom possession in Louisiana could lead to a fine and jail time under a new bill lawmakers passed this week. The bill heads to the governor to be signed into law. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)🏡 Homeworthy toured interior designer Tiffany Shanelle's pad. Her patio and pool are gorgeous. (YouTube)ğŸŽ‰ Now open:

1 week ago | axios.com | Chelsea Brasted

Craniums of 19 people are prepared to be returned to New Orleans from the University of Leipzig. Photo: Courtesy of University of Leipzig Remains from 19 people whose craniums were shipped to Germany for racist pseudoscientific experimentation in the 19th century have now come home to New Orleans. Why it matters: The Dillard University-based committee responsible for their return is hosting a public jazz funeral on Saturday as the remains are finally interred.