IN THE NEWS: The Times-Picayune’s Brett Anderson reports on the revival of 75-year-old Charlie’s Steak House (4510 Dryades St., 895-9705), purchased by Matthew Dwyer, with plans to reopen it late this year. … Elizabeth Mullener profiles Ella Brennan, the matriarch of a New Orleans family that operates a dozen restaurants, including Commander’s Palace. … Judy Walker features Vera’s Seafood, one of the oldest restaurants in Slidell. nola.com … Tom Fitzmorris’s The New Orleans Menu reports the opening of French-leaning bistro Patois (Uptown, 6078 Laurel. 895-9441) in the former Nardo’s and Norby’s spot. Chef is Aaron Burgau, late of The Bank Cafe. … Fitzmorris also posts a three-star review of Fiesta Bistro (1506 S. Carrollton Ave). nomenu.com …

Gambit Weekly’s Ian McNulty reviews Vietnamese spot Hoa Hong Nine Roses (1100 Stephens St., Gretna, 366-7665) and reports:  Steve Himelfarb has reopened his New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery (2440 Chartres St., 943-0010; www.nolacakes.com) in the former Marigny location of La Spiga Bakery. bestofneworleans.com … Where Y’At magazine’s October issue features service vets: Charles Abbyad, Maître d’ of Public Dining at Arnaud’s Restaurant; Sterling Constant, who has worked at Antoine’s for 40 years; and Dorris Sylvester of Galatoire’s Restaurant. whereyat.net … OfftheBroiler.wordpress.com visits Upperline Restaurant (1413 Upperline St, New Orleans, 504-891-9822, www.upperline.com).

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

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