Foodies and local culinary enthusiasts have less than a month to prepare for August’s Fęte Rouge. The main Food & Wine Fęte takes place at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge Friday, Aug. 22, featuring more than 200 wines and area chefs putting their talents to the test.
However, the festivities begin the night before with a seven-course wine dinner honoring Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jay Campbell. The event is also at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, and begins at 6 p.m. with live entertainment. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $200 per person.
225 Dine was recently given a peek at the menu for the dinner.
For the gathering, Chef David Dickensauge of Bin 77 is preparing passed appetizers, including Creole Devils on Horseback, marinated watermelon with aged Manchego and micro watercress, and a triple-seared beef tenderloin crispy flatbread.