Join Me at Fete Rouge 2012!

6th Annual Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring Tullio Saffiotti Presented by Baton Rouge Epicurean Society  Thursday, August 23, 2012 Crowne Plaza Hotel This award recognizes a person from the Baton Rouge area who has dedicated their life to service in the Baton Rouge community and is named in honor of its first recipient. The evening features a 7-course dinner served and specially prepared by local chefs honoring his Sicilian heritage. Paired with a selection of fine wines complementing each course. Entertainment by Ned Fasullo & his Fabulous Big Band Orchestra. Awards Dinner Tickets honoring Tullio Saffiotti are $200/person  AWARDS DINNER TICKETS CLICK HERE  Food & Wine Fête  Presented by Baton Rouge Epicurean Society  Friday, August 24th, 2012  6pm-9pm Crowne Plaza Hotel This event will host the Fête Rouge LA Chefs Competition where local chefs will prepare their best dishes for the chance at winning a Gold Medal or Best in Show. Over 150 wines to taste from around the globe as well as tasting all the delicacies prepared by local chefs participating in the Chefs Competition Purchase a raffle ticket to own an instant 150 bottle wine cellar! Live entertainment & Silent Auction Food & Wine Fête Tickets are $50 in advance/$65 at the door. FOOD & WINE FETE TICKETS HERE  Red, White & Roux Presented by Baton Rouge Epicurean Society, Sister Dulce Foundation & Crowne Plaza Hotel Baton Rouge Saturday, August 25, 2012 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Baton Rouge Time:  9:00 am – 3:15 pm  Registration at 9 (sparkling wine & light refreshments) Wine seminars: Napa Valley Vinicultural Districts and their Wine Production South American Vinicultural Areas and Top Tier Wine Producers with Tasting Food seminars: Wine &  Cheese Pairings Cooking with Game & Wine Ultimate Buffet featuring demonstrations by national chefs who will be featured at the Dining by Design event on Sunday evening capped by the Ultimate Chef Competition  featuring  Fr. Dominic Garramone,  “The Bread Monk”chef from St. Bede Abbey , Illinois and Fr. Leo Patalinghug, the “Grace Before Meals” chef from Mount St. Mary’s University,Maryland. The Dining by Design celebrity chefs will be assisting as sous chefs and judges. Full day ticket is $150; Brunch ticket is $75 RED, WHITE & ROUX TICKETS HERE  Baton Rouge Food & Wine Fȇte Package Information HERE Photography by Jenn Ocken Photography To learn more about the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society & the charitable programs Fȇte Rouge benefits CLICK HERE