| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Jazz Fest lineup: New Orleans’ most popular festival announced the talent lineup this morning. You already know the Rolling Stones are on their way — check out who’ll be joining them, courtesy of our friends at Gambit. You had me at Earth, Wind & Fire! Oh, and here's what you need to know about tickets. Home from prison: The man convicted in the 1985 slaying of a popular Freret Street bakery owner is home from prison. Courts reporter Jillian Kramer has the latest on the case. New from Nina: One of New Orleans’ best-known chefs is set to open a new restaurant. Well, a new incarnation of a longtime foodie fave, our restaurant guru Ian McNulty tells us. Loomis speaks: Saints GM Mickey Loomis is solidly in Head Coach Dennis Allen’s corner. Loomis offered a spirited defense of the coach during his end-of-the-season press conference Wednesday, Saints beat reporter Matthew Paras writes. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, here's our best offer for you. Cheers, Bob | 