Galatoire’s poised to open next week

The long-awaited Galatoire’s Bistro in the Acadian Village development has scheduled its grand opening for Tuesday and will begin regular dinner service the next evening. A media tour is set for Tuesday, followed by an invitation-only cocktail party–style reception 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The event, which will be held inside the new restaurant and outside under tents, will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and music from a New Orleans jazz band. The new Galatoire’s, which resembles in design and décor the century-old French Quarter establishment, was originally scheduled to open in time for the holidays, but ran behind because of routine construction delays. Though the bistro begins dinner service next Wednesday, it will not be open for lunch until Friday, Jan. 25.—Stephanie Riegel