When Grant Nooe was looking for a career path, he first followed his passion for music. Deciding that a culinary route would be more lucrative, he chose the restaurant business. But don’t let his drive for a career fool you: Chef Nooe’s latest project is all about creativity and community.

Asian-inspired M!SO opens Friday on Duling Avenue next to Fischer Galleries in Fondren. In the 2,000 square-foot noodle bar-style restaurant, diners will find counter-casual service, a full bar managed by John Swanson (formerly with The Library) and a six burner wok.

He always promised he’d be back. We figured we’d be without his talents for a few years at least. The truth is, he never wanted to leave to begin with. So begins the story of a chef from Dallas who has fallen in love with Jackson – and has returned with big plans and no intent to leave again.

Thirty two year-old Chef Jesse Houston is revealing his next adventure: a “really solid” restaurant concept in the works.

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Brent’s is rolling out Sunday brunch, just in time for a Super Bowl celebration with Lucky Town Brewing Company. The special event takes place this Sunday from 10am – 1pm at Brent’s in the Woodland Hills Shopping Center. The partnership comes on the heels of last Sunday’s soft launch of a regular Sunday brunch menu at Brent’s and Lucky Town’s recent introduction to taps in Mississippi.

When you think Super Bowl, you often think of a party on game night at someone’s home or you think of hanging at a local sports bar.