Drew Brees, Lawyers, and Restaurants

What do they have in common? More than meets the eye.

Prohibition on the Rise

The EU has decided that their unique culture of afternoon pastis and evenings spent around a table with a bottle of wine is troubling. So of course more regulation is on the horizon. This looks like a battle that was fought a century ago. A battle which had more negative side effects than positive outcomes. So is Prohibition poised for a comeback?

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Struggling in the Economy

CNN takes a look at what it takes to whether the tough economy for a restaurateur in New Orleans.

Story here.

First Trans Fats, Now Salt Draws Ire

Mayor Bloomberg of New York City proposes a limitation on salt in processed foods. Stay tuned for updates.

Story here.

BEST ABC Training Classes

Attention restaurateurs, bar owners, and other purveyors of intoxicating spirits; do you need your yearly alcohol awareness training? If so, and if you are a member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, the LRA is offering free training classes for your managers and employees.

Details with dates, locations, and times follow. To register please contact, Laurie Clement at the LRA office 504.454.2277 or via email lauriec@lra.org. You must bring a valid ID to attend the class.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

9 - 11 a.m.

Drago's Seafood Restaurant

3232 N. Arnoult Road

Metairie LA

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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

2 - 4 p.m.

Boomtown Casino

4132 Peters Road

Harvey, LA

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Monday, January 12, 2009

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Benedict's Restaurant

1144 N. Causeway Blvd.

Mandeville, LA

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Saturday, January 24, 2009

9 - 11 a.m.

Drago's Seafood Restaurant

3232 N. Arnoult Road

Metairie, LA