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THE JAMES 710 LAKE CHARLES
This upscale casual eatery from Ben Herrera of 121 Artisan Bistro and Calla opened in mid-April in a building that was once home to a specialty grocery store. Diners will find a fun and vibrant menu full of Latin and Asian influences in dishes like a blue crab bisque with lemongrass and jalapeño and Brisket Tacos on handmade tortillas with fresh salsa verde. thejames710.com
MISS RIVER NEW ORLEANS
Alon Shaya debuted his new restaurant, Miss River, when the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans opened in mid-August. The lobby-level restaurant, which he calls