| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Tents, tarps = targeted: Got plans to set up tents or tarps along the Uptown parade route? As the region braces for the first big parade weekend, city crews hit the route today to remind early birds of the route nesting rules. Speaking of parades, Saturday’s less than stellar weather forecast has tossed a little chaos into the schedule. You can find all the latest news on our Mardi Gras landing page. Border bound: Gov. Jeff Landry is headed to the Texas border this weekend, state politics writer James Finn reports. He’s expected to join other Republican governors opposing federal border policies. Cult of the cake: For some, the king cake from Dong Phuong holds an almost mythical status. Our dining guru Ian McNulty takes a deeper look today. Teddy’s ready: Teddy Bridgewater was a crowd favorite during his brief stint as a Saints quarterback a few years back. Now, Teddy’s leaving the playing field and moving into the coaching ranks, Rod Walker writes. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, check out this great offer. Cheers, Bob | 