Saint John, Popular French Quarter Restaurant, Shuts Down Indefinitely Due to Overwhelming Energy Bill

French Quarter restaurant Saint John has closed "indefinitely" due to frustration with doing business in New Orleans, with a dispute over a $40,000 Entergy bill being the final straw. Chef Eric Cook claims the bill is for a "ghost meter" that cannot be located on the property. Cook expressed frustration with the lack of accountability from city leaders and a slow summer for hospitality businesses. Entergy stated that they followed standard procedure and are willing to restore service once a payment plan is agreed upon. Cook left open the possibility of reopening but remains concerned about fundamental issues.