Just to give you folks and update- Gus is still there, he is renting out the chairs and umbrellas but you need to come early or you will get none... he makes drinks, but not the blended ones. No power, no water... basically, operates out of his cooolers under the umbrella. Charging now $20 for a set of two chairs and umbrella. He said that he does have a food and alcohol permit so he can sell it anywhere on a French side but he can not rebuild his bar. No permanent structures allowed.
I was happy to see him there, at least you can get some basic stuff. He mentioned that he is trying to set up a bbq grill and start cooking food.