Stryjewski at BirdFoot Fest, Wine Dinner at Besh Steak, More

NOLA? Donald Link offers his grilling tips for all you budding at home asado chefs with a taste for whole fish: "The first thing, if you have a gas grill, is get rid of it," Link tells Judy Walker. Check out all his magic grilling tips, including a recipe for the insanely good Salsa Verde they make at Peche, here. [NOLA.com]

NAPOLEANVILLE? Speaking of Peche, co-owner Stephen Stryjewski, also of Cochon fame, will be the featured chef at a dinner/concert at former sugarcane plantation Madewood Plantation his Sunday, May 19, for 2013 Birdfoot Festival. The event includes the meal and chamber music for $90/person. [NOLA.com]

QUARTER? Harrah's is launching a wine dinner series at Besh Steak, beginning with a dinner featuring the wines of Trinchero Napa Valley this Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. The series will take place on the third Thursday of every month through the end of the year, with chef Todd Pulsinelli offering a four-course menu and a featured wine. $75/person. More info here. [Eaterwire]

LOUISIANA—; The TP reports that the first Louisiana seafood to carry the new Certified Authentic Louisiana Wild Seafood label is a Vermilion Bay Sweet White Shrimp gumbo pack. The certification in hopes it will spur business for Louisiana products. [NOLA.com]

Donald Link [Photo: Josh Brasted]