Food Fest; Please Don't Riot, Y'all...Scalibut is Delayed

QUARTER? Heads up... Food Fest is this coming weekend, March 23 & 24. The fest began five years ago as the New Orleans Roadfood Festival, and will again take place around the French Market, with chefs from around the country serving regional specialties. Admission is free. Bring cash for da grub. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.[Eaterwire]

UPTOWN? Everything you need to know about the Edible Evening fundraiser to benefit the Edible School Yard this Thurday, March 21, according to NoDef. [NOLADefender]

QUARTER? It's a Scalibut Delay... GW Fins will begin featuring the scallop/halibut cult favorite on their menu during the first week of April, rather than the previously reported date of March 23rd. There will be a wine pairing/Scalibut special April 1 through April 7th. [Eaterwire]

GW Fins, home of the Scalibut [Photo: Nikki Mayeux]