Later this month the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society will present its 10th anniversary Fête Rouge, a food and wine experience like no other in Baton Rouge.
In advance of the event, which takes place Aug. 25-26, 225 Dine sat down with Melissa Parmelee—who was recently appointed executive director of the society—to chat about her work with Fête Rouge, what it means to the community and what to expect at this year’s event.
“I’ve gone to just about every event in Baton Rouge, and this one is like nothing else,” Parmelee says. “The Thursday night dinner is a sit-down with seven different courses, seven different local chefs and seven different strategically paired wines, all while you’re honoring the life of someone who has put a lot back into the community. Then, Friday night is $75 to taste more than 200 wines and sample some of the best new dishes in town. It’s a great value and you’re sure to have a good time.”
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