I've never been there,

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... but reading this was like discovering an old friend had overcome the sickness unto death:

Marisol Restaurant needs YOUR help to feed rescuers & refugees!

Chef Pete is still in New Orleans. Marisol is undamaged. Please help us to help others.

(Chef Pete is a good friend of docbrite and has hosted at least one theme night based on her recent novels.)