Baton Rouge Epicurean Society hosts ‘CrawFęte’

Boiled crawfish piled high on backyard tables might be the enduring way to consume the celebrated Louisiana crustacean, but the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society and Mockler Beverage Company want you to enjoy crawfish in its many forms, including salads, tarts, pad Thai, charcuterie and more. The two organizations will co-host the gourmet crawfish festival CrawFęte on Thursday, April 18, at Mockler Beverage Company, 11811 Reiger Rd.

Baton Rouge chefs from Bin 77, Blend Wine Bar, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Culinary Productions, Galatoire’s Bistro, Hot Tails Restaurant, Juban’s, Latil’s Landing, Mansurs on the Boulevard, Ruffino’s, Sammy’s Grill Catering, Stroubes Steakhouse, Sullivan’s Steakhouse and others will prepare gourmet crawfish dishes that Mockler will pair with craft beers, wines and spirits. Tickets for CrawFęte are $50 a person and are available here. —Maggie Heyn Richardson