| By Bob Warren Torching a mansion: A fire at a Garden District mansion last summer was notable for a couple of reasons. Because it's, well, an old mansion with a storied history. And it belonged to Beyoncé. Yeah, that Beyoncé. Anyway, Ramon Vargas tracked down some records and offers the most detailed story yet about what happened last July. Nefertari's treasures: The New Orleans Museum of Art is again showcasing the art and extravagances of Egyptian royalty. And while Queen Nefertari might not pack quite the celebrity power of King Tut, who generated large crowds for the museum in 1977, NOMA officials think “Queen Nefertari’s Egypt” will nonetheless be quite the draw over the coming months. Another Saints QB debate: So where do you stand on the Saints’ fervent courtship of Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson? Columnist Rod Walker said Watson would make the Saints a contender from Day 1 -- but would also be arriving with a long list of legal problems that some fans might find a challenge. The sand is calling and we must listen: It's not spring yet, but sure feels like winter is on its way out. Time to turn our attention to the beach. The sugar sand of Alabama's coastline beckons, and it's just a few hours away, Jan Risher writes. You had us at sugar sand... Hope you enjoyed today’s Lunch Line. Thanks for taking a break with us. And of course, be sure to check out NOLA.com for more news throughout the day. BW | 