| By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer |
Ace no more: The Ace Hotel, one of the city's trendiest hotels, will become a Hyatt-branded property amid a broader pullback by chain's ownership, according to sources, Stephanie Riegel reports. Palm party's over: A Decatur Street staple is calling it quits, Keith Spera reports. Palm Court Jazz Cafe has served up jazz, food and hospitality for over three decades. Big water bill: Louisiana could be on the hook for close to $1 billion if it lets a massive coastal restoration project die, even though construction began last August, Mark Schleifstein reports. Hot girl summer: After a record-breaking hot and dry summer in 2023, what are we in for this year? Here's what the experts are saying, Kasey Bubnash reports. Like the Lunch Line? Sign up here. Want to subscribe to The Times-Picayune? Boom! Here ya go. Happy Friday Eve, Lauren | 