Dine roundup: Beer dinners and tastings; Louisiana’s favorite Halloween candy

Most popular Halloween candies by state

Louisiana’s love of seafood seems to transfer over to the shape of its favorite Halloween candy: Swedish Fish. In a 40,000-person survey conducted by Influenster, people all across the nation reported their favorite Halloween candies.

Candy Corn proved to be the most popular in five states: Oregon, Wyoming, Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Kit Kats and Snickers were the only three candies that received a vote from all 50 states.

Check out the full survey here to see the rest of America’s favorite sweet treats.

Galatoire’s Bistro prepares St. Arnold beer dinner

In partnership with Houston’s Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Galatoire’s will present a five-course craft beer dinner Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.

Each course is tailored to a different beer pairing to create a cohesive flavor experience. Menu highlights include toasted Halloumi cheese paired with Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower, duck prepared two ways and paired with Saint Arnold Endeavour, and pumpkin panna cotta paired with Saint Arnold Pumpkinator.

Reservations for the dinner are $60 per seat. Call 360-3410 for more information or to reserve your seat.

Bin 77 rum tasting

Head to Bin 77 Bistro and Sidebar Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. for a tasting of Donner Peltier Distillery’s Rougaroux Rums hosted by the Greater Baton Rouge Bartenders Guild. The event, which will be held outdoors in the courtyard, is free and open to the public.

Oktoberfest at Olive or Twist

Baton Rougeans can get a taste of Germany’s famous beer and food festival on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Olive or Twist. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the bar will host an Oktoberfest tasting of fall, pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers from Mockler Beverage Company and International Wine & Spirits. This event is free.