Lent Specials in Baton Rouge!
The Colonel’s Club on Perkins Road has a delicious Lent menu. You can try Alaskan king crab cakes, stuffed artichokes, and a crispy halibut sandwich. If you’re in the mood for gumbo, they have seafood gumbo ya-ya and fried softshell crab too. Don’t miss their shrimp and butterbeans or whole roasted branzino.
Head over to Superior Grill on Government and Highland for something different. They’re serving up seafood chimichangas, an ahi tuna bowl, and veggie blue corn enchiladas. If you’re craving tacos, try their lettuce-wrapped tacos or seafood crab cake enchiladas.
Check out Modesto for flounder ceviche, crispy crawfish tacos, and fried calamari. It’s a great way to enjoy the season!
Gumbo Friday: March 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Denham Springs
Vegan Seafood Pop-Up: March 13, 5 to 8 p.m. at Cypress Coast Brewing, Baton Rouge
Oh My Cod Vegan Seafood Co. is bringing tasty vegan options like fish and chips, crab cakes, and coconut shrimp. Some dishes contain nuts, so check the menu if you have allergies.
Wine Dinner: March 19, 6:30 p.m. at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Baton Rouge
Celebrate National Women’s History Month with wines made by female winemakers paired with a five-course meal. Dishes include chicken toscana and a fudge brownie dessert. Tickets are $60; grab them at Carrabba’s website.
Barracuda Taco Stand has introduced a tasty shrimp macha and a refreshing strawberry margarita at their Government Street location.
Chinese Takeout Class: March 15, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Louisiana Culinary Institute
Join chef Maureen Ned to learn how to make crispy egg rolls, fried rice, and sesame chicken. It’s a fun way to bring restaurant-quality dishes to your kitchen. Tickets are $150; find them at LCI’s website.
Gourmet England Trip: September 10-15, 2025, with Red Stick Spice’s Anne Milneck
Join a culinary adventure to London featuring a gin-making class, food tours, and a private visit to the Tower of London. Prices start at $3,249. For more details, go to Red Stick Spice.
Food adds joy to life. In Baton Rouge, the dining options are vast and exciting.
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