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Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with 1717 Kitchen + Cocktails, inside The Queen at 1717 River Park Blvd., Baton Rouge from July 3 to 5. Some of the specials include sliced brisket with coleslaw, baked beans and garlic bread for $24 and a smoked meat trio with beef brisket, pulled pork and smoked sausage for $28.
Every Saturday this summer, build your own cupcake and ice cream combo for $7 at Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery, 18135 E. Petroleum Drive, Baton Rouge.
Chef Jordan Snyder has taken over the kitchen at Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine, 7731 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge. The restaurant debuted a new menu that features dishes like octopus with pineapple and Aleppo vinaigrette; scallops and pork belly with parsnip and peppery jelly; and a beet and arugula salad with whipped honey goat cheese…