New food and drinks on the block
Jed's Local, 672 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, introduced the October po-boy of the month. For every order of the surf and turf po-boy — made with 12-hour debris-style roast beef, topped with fried Gulf shrimp and dressed in gravy for $16.99 — Jed's will donate $1 to The Foundation for Woman’s, which is an extension of Woman’s Hospital that raises philanthropic support to improve the health of women and infants.
The carbonara pie has made its way to the fall menu at Rocca Pizzeria, 3897 Government St., Baton Rouge. The pizza is made with mozzarella, house-cured pancetta, cage-free egg, pecorino and ground pepper.
Rock-n-Sake, 3043 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, released the October roll of the month for Tuesdays: the salmon zest roll is made with fresh salmon, snowkrab, wrapped in soy paper with a hint of lemon zest and served with spicy ponzu for dipping. Dine in to get your choice of a "Habanero Crunch" or tiger roll for $6 when you purchase any regular-priced roll.
The fall drink lineup is here at Rêve Coffee, 8211 Village Plaza Court, Baton Rouge. Choose from an orange cold-foam mocha cold brew, pecan pie latte, pumpkin cold-foam dirty chai latte or fall chiller with spiced orange brown sugar syrup.
Counterspace, 5621 Government St., Baton Rouge, added a new drink to the menu. The ginger lemonade includes a house-made syrup that'll add a little spice and zest to your life.
Andy's Frozen Custard, with multiple locations around Baton Rouge, has launched a Louisiana Tiger Crunch Jackhammer for football season. The treat is made with custard, Oreo cookies and purple candy crunch, jacked down the center with marshmallow creme.
In the know
Hilton's Drag Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge
The queens are ready to show you a dazzling display of talent, glamour and laughter. Participants can enjoy drag performances, brunch and bottomless mimosas. Tickets start at $60, available for purchase at eventbrite.com.
Markets and more
Yoga at the market: 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 2398 Irene Blvd., Baton Rouge
All ages can enjoy yoga every third Thursday of the month at the Red Stick Farmers Market. Bring your mat and your tote bag to shop after class. Instructors will set up in the grassy area next to the market.
Capital Area United Way Jambalaya Jam: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at North Boulevard Town Square, 250 North Blvd., Baton Rouge
Head downtown for Capital Area United Way's largest annual fundraiser where participants can indulge in jambalaya, live music, a community cornhole tournament and more. More than 50 teams will compete for the best pot of chicken and sausage jambalaya. For more information on tickets, visit cauw.org/jamjam.
Wine and spirits
Fête du Vin: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Loft at Ceceila, 421 N. Third St., Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society's renowned wine tasting event provides an opportunity for wine enthusiasts to sample elite wines from around the world and taste dishes from local chefs. Tickets are $150 per person, available for purchase at www.bresbr.org/events. Only 150 tickets will be sold.
Food adds so much to the equation of living well. It can be all the things — luxurious, cheap, communal, intimate, simple and complex. In Baton Rouge, the culinary scene ranges the complete spectrum of senses.
This weekly space brings you insider foodie news, helpful tips and details of food/wine events for all of your bon vivant aspirations. Email Lauren Cheramie with food news at lauren.cheramie@theadvocate.com.