Roundup: Louisiana Spirits receives DSP permit … Mama Della’s open on Jefferson

Getting into the ‘spirit’: Nascent rum distillery Louisiana Spirits was approved for operation Wednesday, Feb. 8, meaning that it has a permit from the federal government to manufacture distilled spirits. The company is currently constructing a distillery in Lacassine, along the South Frontage Road of Interstate 10. The ultimate goal, the company says, is to create Louisiana-branded sugar cane rum, which would add value to the harvest from the second-largest producer of sugar cane in the United States. Like your mama’s: Mama Della’s New York pizzeria has opened its doors at 8190 Jefferson Hwy. and has an abundance of hero sandwiches, pizzas and calzones. You can follow the restaurant on Twitter by clicking here.