New food and drinks on the block
Sonny’s BBQ, 12475 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, has new seasonal items on the menu for fall. Try the cheese curds, pulled pork sandwich, maple barbecue pork burnt ends, sweet potato fries, pecan pie egg rolls and more.
CC’s Coffee House, with various locations in the city, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with limited-time birthday cake beverages and a birthday cake cookie. On social media, the business is hosting giveaways of merchandise, gift cards and free coffee for a year.
Markets and more
Farm Fête: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Red Stick Farmers Market, 501 Main St., Baton Rouge
The annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefits BREADA’s outreach programs, including the Red Stick Farmers Market, strengthening the local food system and ensuring access to fresh healthy food for all.
Candlelight quartet: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at The Plantry Cafe, 5454 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge
The restaurants’s “Music of the Night” evening will feature four musicians from the Original Magnolia Quartet, a three-course dinner and an optional wine pairing. Guests will get a front-row experience to the live, classic performance while enjoying The Plantry’s plant-based cuisine. Ticket prices vary. For more information, call (225) 505-7411.
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Black Lagoon: Oct. 1-31, at Pelican to Mars, 2678 Government St., Baton Rouge
The Halloween pop-up celebration Black Lagoon is making its way to Baton Rouge at Pelican to Mars. Founders Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage are in their fifth year of the bar takeover concept with 38 cities participating in October. This year’s cocktail menu features four original drinks:
Griselda’s Revenge: made with Fords Gin, Lustau Vermut Blanco, Giffard Liqueur Mangue, tarragon, lemon, Bitter Queens Thai Spice and soda
Nocturna Colada: made with Kraken Black, Kraken Gold, Mr Black Liqueur, passionfruit, coconut, pineapple and Bitter Queens Coffee Cardamom Bitters
Corpse Flower: made with Lalo Tequila Blanco, ube, Giffard Banane, lime and Lustau Amontillado Sherry
Death’s Door (non-alcoholic): a spirit-free alternative made with Giffard Pineapple, miso falernum, lime and soda
Thanksgiving buffet: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at Houmas House, 40136 La. 942, Darrow
Houmas House and Gardens is hosting its annual Thanksgiving buffet under the Allee of Oak, weather permitting. The menu features roasted pork loin with herb demi glace, prime rib, roasted duck breast with praline sauce, tasso cornbread dressing, garlic mashed potatoes, a dessert display and more. Tickets are $95 for adults and $55 for children, available for purchase by calling the gift shop at (225) 473-9380.