Baton Rouge food news roundup: Dirty sodas at Walk-On’s, Iverstine Cafeteria and more bites

Walk-On’s drops dirty soda lineup 

The Baton Rouge-born sports bar and “bistreaux” is getting in on the dirty soda trend through a partnership with Coca-Cola. The restaurant has three new, limited-edition drinks: the Bayou Berry, a Coca-Cola base with blackberry puree, lime and sweet cream; the Strawberry Limeade, featuring Sprite, strawberry puree, lime and sweet cream; and the Mango Dream, a Red Bull drink with mango puree and sweet cream.

Iverstine Butcher opens cafeteria-style space 

Beloved meats shop and lunch spot Iverstine Butcher has debuted a cafeteria inside United Centre building on Essen Lane. The spot will feature the shop’s sandwiches, burgers and other tasty bites Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More bites

• Both Bally’s and The Queen have rolled out a fall-focused cocktail menu featuring drinks like the Riverfront Old Fashioned, the Blackberry Bourbon Smash, the Salted Caramel White Russian, the Satsuma Sunset and the Spiced Rum Punch.
• The Colonel’s Club is hosting Friendsgiving & Fascinators, a specialty lunch on Friday, Nov. 20. The menu features seasonal dishes by chef Chris Motto and festive cocktails. Guests are encouraged to wear their fascinators and feathers. Proceeds from the lunches go toward the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Reserve your table here.
• Perkins Road taco joint Vals is hosting an art market on Saturday, Nov. 21, featuring local vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry and other goodies.
• Lit Pizza is getting into the autumn spirit with a slew of new dining deals for in-store and online orders. Customers can get $5 cheese pizzas and $6 single-topping pizzas on Mondays and $7 calzones on Tuesdays. From 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, the pizza spot is also offering $5 original cheese sticks, and half off wine, longnecks and draft beers.

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