Now they’re cooking: Andy Papson has been appointed executive chef of Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar, located inside the Renaissance Hotel, which is expected to open soon. Papson will oversee the culinary operations of the 256-room hotel and Tallulah, which will serve cuisine from around Louisiana and house-crafted menu items. The restaurant will serve during all meal periods and feature private dining for intimate meetings and an outdoor terrace for entertaining. Papson comes to the Renaissance from Marriott New Orleans, where he has been executive chef since 2007.
Certified: LSU’s Department of Finance has registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to provide a new financial planning undergraduate specialization. Students will learn about general principles of financial planning, insurance planning, risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning and estate planning. Those who complete the financial planning program will be eligible to sit for the national CFP Certification Examination administered by the CFP Board, a nonprofit certification and standards-setting organization. For more information, visit the department’s website here.
