"I learned Rampart Street restaurant Bijou has closed in the French Quarter; opened in fall 2021, it transformed a historic cottage into a luminous, modern bar and dining room with a snug courtyard, and chef Eason Barksdale debuted a menu that included tom yum chicken, squid ink spaghetti, and tuna tartare — partners say inconsistent business and a very poor summer slow season led to the closure, though the owners of the Rampart Street building may eventually reopen the space as Bijou or something new." - Justine Jones