Calendar: Bistro Byronz beer dinner … Free queso at Izzo’s … Dinner with Friends at La Carreta

’Bita bistro: Thursday, Aug. 25, the Abita Brewing Company hosts one of their ever-popular beer dinners at Bistro Byronz, serving up delectable treats like crawfish paté alongside Abita brews specially chosen to complement each dish. There’s even a heady beer-cheese soup that’s sure to delight your palate! Reservations are $40, all-inclusive. Call 218-1433 to make yours today. Beer-tails begin at 6:30; seating starts at 7 p.m. A cheesy birthday: Izzo’s Illegal Burrito is celebrating their 10-year-anniversary on Aug. 23 by giving away free “Queso Deals.” Customers will be able to enjoy a large fountain drink and a side of tortilla chips with Izzo’s homemade queso. No purchase necessary. The restaurant is also thanking their customers by hosting a “10 Days for 10 Years” promotion. This will include 10 days of incentives, including a free kids’ night on Aug. 22, free meal deals, T-shirt giveaways—even a chance to win a year of free burritos! Learn more by visiting their Facebook page. Worldwide dining: The Baton Rouge Center for World Affairs will hold a “Dinner with Friends” on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at La Carreta on Government Street. Mention BRCWA when you dine out or grab food to-go, and La Carreta will donate 15% of your meal price to the nonprofit. Visit brcwa.com for more information.