You’ve had solid two weeks to decompress from the holidays, Thursday evening is the perfect time to learn wine pairings with the Young Professionals for this month’s Third Thursday. Whole Foods and the LSU Museum of Art present A Wine Experience on the fourth floor of the Shaw Center, with music and art on the fifth floor. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $5 for MOA members; $10 for others.

The Women’s Service League hosts its sixth-annual Taste of the Felicianas Gala at Hemingbough in St. Francisville. With a theme of “Bling, Bling, It’s a Girl Thing,” the Jan. 23 gala features incredible food from regional chefs and caterers, as well as music by Souled Out and a silent auction. So put on your cocktail attire because the party starts at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door through womensserviceleague.com.

You can see it in someone’s eyes before they speak. They want Cane’s. You agree without thinking. It just has that kind of kryptonite power. Chicken fingers. Crinkle-cut fries. Buttery Texas toast. Sweet tea. Hand-squeezed lemonade. And the sauce. Ohhh, the sauce. All in honor of a dog that wears sunglasses? It really is one love. There’s always one in close range to feed the need. Cane’s continues to spread its wings across America, but on its home turf of Baton Rouge it is the undisputed king of fast food.
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