Lime Leaf Thai Eatery Honors Mama Thai, Taking Over Bucktown

February 18, 2023

A Bucktown restaurant is working to continue a family legacy and honor a beloved sister. Lime Leaf Thai Eatery opened last month at 200 Metairie-Hammond Highway. The location is the former home of Mama Thai, the beloved restaurant run by Pannee “Mama” Varnishung. Varnishung passed away last summer, and her sister Rita Nethongkome and Chef […]


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