What diners probably do n't know is that in a down economy , it is a constant struggle for restaurant owner Stephen Schwarz to keep Mat and Naddie 's up and running . New Orleans has seen its number of restaurants decline since Hurricane Katrina . Stephen King says it 's a constant struggle to keep his restaurant up and running . Recession reducing number of people with disposable income heading to the suburbs . Schwarz has secured a grant , low - interest loan as part of state 's recovery plan .
New Orleans has seen its number of restaurants decline since Hurricane Katrina . Stephen King says it 's a constant struggle to keep his restaurant up and running . Recession reducing number of people with disposable income heading to the suburbs . Schwarz has secured a grant , low - interest loan as part of state 's recovery plan .