By james art 
New food and drink on the block
Autumn promotions fell on Pizzeria Roca3897 Government St., Baton Rouge. Try the portobello di fritti, made with crispy portobello fries, fresh arugula, homemade oregano vinaigrette and grated Parmesan cheese; drunk goat made with house vodka sauce, mezzi, house Italian sausage, basil and goat cheese or fika pizza made with speck, seasoned fig, gorgonzola white sauce and fig balsamic reduction.
In knowledge
Butcher Everstein7731 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, is now open for dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday with dishes like bone-in pork chops, seared pork belly, bavette steak and specialty wines.
Patio Party: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14 at Uncle Earl’s, 3753 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge
Uncle Earl’s is hosting a patio party with Sushi Iku, a traveling sushi bar, acoustic singer Zach Day and various drink specials.
Wine and spirits
Wine with friends: 6:30 pm Friday at Sims Memorial Library, Southeastern Louisiana University, SGA Drive, Hammond
Friends of Sims Library is hosting its 16th annual fundraising event for the Linus A. Sims Memorial Library. The event will feature several wine pairings, food samples, live music and a silent auction. Buddies Bar and Grill will serve as catering for the night.
Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased at southeastern.edu/librarywine. For more information, call (985) 549-2186.
St. Francisville Food and Wine Festival: from Friday to Sunday at various locations in the city
The annual weekend-long celebration features the culinary culture of Louisiana and Mississippi with award-winning chefs, creative wine pairings, spirits tastings, craft beer, live entertainment and more. Tickets are on sale for several events and can be purchased at www.stfrancisvillefoodandwine.com.
Festive cocktails: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Friday, November 29, at The Tipsy Librarian, 7450 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge
Get into the holiday spirit by learning how to make three holiday cocktails: Tequila Rosé Holiday Spritz, Cognac Spiced Pear Cashmere Slipper and Pink Squirrel. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at thetipsylibrarian.com.
Mark your calendar
Night of the white light: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, November 22 at Mid City Baton Rouge
Mid City’s largest arts festival is here again, featuring artists, makers, restaurants, music and more. Start your holiday shopping and bask under the white lights.
Food adds so much to the equation of a good life. It can be all things – luxurious, cheap, common, intimate, simple and complex. In Baton Rouge, the culinary scene spans the full spectrum of the senses.
This weekly space brings you insider foodie news, helpful tips and food/wine event details for all your bon vivant aspirations. Email Lauren Cheramie with food news at [email protected].