Scalibut is a Thing, Hush Puppies For Lent, and More

CBD? This Saturday, March 2, Cafe Adelaide/The Swizzle Stick in the Loew's Hotel are hosting a four course cocktail paired brunch for $60/person, featuring specialties form Chef Chris Barbato paired with libations from Lu Brow. Call 504.595.3305 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

NOLA? Craving empanadas? Listicle pro Ian McNulty suggests five rather unexpected places to get your fix this week, including Borgne, Cafe Granada, Mimi's in the Marigny, Norma's Sweets, and Serendipity. [Gambit]

QUARTER? There is such a thing as "Scalibut." It was invented at GW Fins a couple years ago, when Chef de Cuisine Michael Nelson adhered Alaskan Halibut and New England Scallops together, and as of March 23, it will be back on the menu until October. [Eaterwire]

MARIGNY? With so much talk about lenten dining everywhere, sometimes you just need to stop and smell the hush puppies... We've Got Soul, Friday night at Marie's on St. Roch and Burgundy. [Facebook]

[Photo: Josh Brasted]