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The March special salad at MJ's Cafe, 5162 Government St., Baton Rouge, is made with mixed greens, fennel, blistered tomatoes, broccoli, Granny Smith apples, sunflower seeds and a fennel apple cider vinaigrette. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save New food and drinks on the block Head to Modesto , 3930 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge, every Wednesday for flight night.
The margarita flight includes jalapeño pineapple, skinny berry and mangonada margaritas. The tequila flight features Teremana blanco, añejo and reposado. The March special salad at MJ's Cafe , 5162 Government St.
, Baton Rouge, is made with mixed greens, fennel, blistered tomatoes, broccoli, Granny Smith apples, sunflower seeds and a fennel apple cider vinaigrette. Rock-n-Sake , 3043 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, released the March roll of the month for Tuesdays: The banh mi maki roll is made with salmon, tempura shrimp, jalapeño, pickled carrot and red onions, cucumbers, Thai basil, cilantro and Kewpie mayonnaise. Dine in to get your choice of a rodeo roll or tiger roll for $6 when you purchase any regular-priced roll.
Wine and spirits Wine dinner : 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Bin 77 Bistro and Sidebar, 10111 Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge Celebrate PlumpJack's 25th anniversary with a five-course menu paired with PlumJack wines.
The menu features smoked togarashi seared tuna, coffee and tomato braised pork belly, seared boneless beef short rib and blueberry tart. Tia Green will be in attendance to share more about the winery's history. Tickets are $25 per person, available for purchase at resy.
com . In the know Tap 65 , 515 Mouton St., Baton Rouge, is now open for lunch from 11 a.
m. to 3 p.m.
with new menu items like roti rolls and a vegetarian curry plate. For the rest of March, The Brakes Bar behind Spoke and Hub, 5412 Government St., Baton Rouge, will be open from 11 a.
m. to 4 p.m.
on Sundays. Red Beans and Rice Heritage and Music Festival : Friday and Saturday in downtown Baton Rouge This vibrant celebration focuses on one of Louisiana's most beloved dishes and its rich cultural heritage. The family-friendly event brings together local farmers, businesses and artists.
Born and Braised Bash : 5 p.m. to 9 p.
m. Saturday at City Pork Jefferson, 7327 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge Celebrate 10 years of City Pork Jefferson with City Pork classics, drinks, live music, barbecue and more. Tickets are $50 per person, available for purchase at sevenrooms.
com . Attendees must be 21 years or older. Mark your calendar Zippity Zoo Fest : 9:30 a.
m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6 at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 13350 La. 19, Baker It's the zoo's 55th birthday! Celebrate at the annual spring festival, Zippity Zoo Fest, with a children's village, education stations, a food court and animal encounters. Food adds so much to the equation of living well.
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