New food on the block
Try the Who Dat Nachos from Geisha Sushi with a Flair, 240 Range 12 Blvd., Denham Springs. They’re made with fresh tuna sashimi, cilantro lime slaw, jalapeño, avocado, spicy mayo, green onion and sesame seeds.
Ruby Slipper, 3535 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, is celebrating its 17th anniversary with a “Very Berry” lineup that includes beignets filled with mixed berry cheesecake and berry-stuffed French toast. The New Orleans-based restaurant chain now spans 20-plus locations in six states.
In the know
Punk rock flea market: 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Mid City Ballroom, 136 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge
Enjoy live music, vendors, food trucks and more while celebrating the Baton Rouge punk rock scene.
Drag brunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Origin Hotel’s Passé Cafe, 101 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge
Join the drag queens for brunch, bottomless drinks and performances. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the show starts at noon. All ages are welcome to attend, but participants must be 21 years old to drink. Identification is required. Tickets are $50 per person in advance, available for purchase at eventbrite.com, or $60 at the door.
Wine and spirits
Whiskey 101: 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Martin’s, 1670 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge
Journey through the world of whiskey with a night of education and tasting. The class will explore the unique styles, production methods and flavor profiles of whiskeys from America, Scotland, Ireland and Japan. The guided tasting includes six premium whiskeys, a light palate cleanser and snacks and a custom tasting sheet. Tickets start at $25, available for purchase at eventbrite.com.
Cooking and cocktails: 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Oxbow Rum Distillery, 760 St. Philip St., Baton Rouge
Combine the art of cooking, the magic of mixology and the allure of premium rum with Oxbow Distillery and chef Brandon Odom. Participate in an Oxbow distillery tour, cooking demonstration, cocktail demonstration, tasting session and more. There are only 60 seats per session. Tickets are $125 per person, available for purchase by calling (225) 615-8044 or visiting eventbrite.com.
Mexican wine tasting: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 9, at Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine, 2323 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge
This exclusive wine dinner will feature a wine tasting with appetizers. Tickets are $25 per person, available for purchase at mestizo.ticketspice.com/mexican-wine-tasting-2025.
Food adds so much to the equation of living well. It can be all the things — luxurious, cheap, communal, intimate, simple and complex. In Baton Rouge, the culinary scene ranges the complete spectrum of senses.
This weekly space brings you insider foodie news, helpful tips and details of food/wine events for all of your bon vivant aspirations. Email Lauren Cheramie with food news at [email protected].
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