Feast and Fęte

This weekend, celebrate south Louisiana’s vibrant food and wine culture at Fęte Rouge, the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society’s signature annual event. The fun begins Thursday at the Crowne Plaza with the sixth Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award dinner, honoring wine expert Tullio Saffiotti. The night includes live entertainment, memorable wine sampling and a delicious seven-course dinner specially prepared by some of the city’s finest chefs. The celebration continues Friday at 6 p.m. with a chef competition, a silent auction and hundreds of wines from around the globe. For tickets and more information, visit the website here.