| By Bob Warren
Pothole frustration: Driving around New Orleans can be a bone-jarring experience. If it seems you’re dodging — or worse, not dodging — the same potholes day after day, it’s not your imagination. A report out this morning shows quite the lag between when a pothole is reported and when it’s fixed.
Shape of things to come: Potholes aren’t the problem in Covington. But shapes have been. In one of those only-in-government-type discussions, the City Council recently questioned state highway officials about a proposed traffic roundabout that’s not, well, very round.
Restless reno: If you’re a fan of The Young and the Restless (and who isn’t, right?), here’s one for you. One of the soap’s stars, Christian LeBlanc – he plays villain-turned-good-guy Michael Baldwin – has a place in the Garden District that’s undergoing some big-time repairs following Hurricane Ida. Contributing writer Kristine Froeba checked in on the progress.
Historical business hubs: Historian Richard Campanella has a fascinating look today at the pivotal role of New Orleans’ public food markets in the city's business development. Some great old pictures with this one, too. Enjoy!
Hope you enjoyed today’s Lunch Line newsletter. Lots more news at NOLA.com, of course. Thanks for taking a break with us. BW | 
