Join us in front of the store as we celebrate the food and entrepreneurship of street vendors around the globe, and also of curbside cuisine and its role in the overall dining experience of a culture. Stop by for some delicious food & fun!

Join us in front of the store as we celebrate the food and entrepreneurship of street vendors around the globe, and also of curbside cuisine and its role in the overall dining experience of a culture. We will also have a balloon twister from 12pm – 2pm & face painting from 2pm – 5pm. Come join us outside for all the fun!

Join us in front of the store as we celebrate the food and entrepreneurship of street vendors around the globe, and also of curbside cuisine and its role in the overall dining experience of a culture.  As part of the three-day Street Food Fest, the Rouge store will host a local Arts Market from 10am – 3pm. Artists include team members, Joseph “The Metal Whisperer” Jilbert known for recycled metal sculptures, Cori Levitt with repurposed wine bottles, and Rick Galvan with framed photography and lamps.

At 2 p.m. CST, Whole Foods Market’s cheese mongers in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. will simultaneously demonstrate the traditional method of breaking into wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano. Come watch Baton Rouge’s own cheese expert ceremoniously crack the wheel at 2 p.m. and be among the first to taste a delectably fresh heart of Parm.

Join us in the Specialty department for a FREE wine tasting! Our wine specialist will be sampling The Wines of Argentina! Stop by and ask him all of your wine questions.

It’s time for another meet up of the Whole Foods Market Wine Club.  The wines will be paired with an assortment of cheeses & hors d'oeuvres.  Our wine specialist will also be on hand to offer pairing suggestions.  Participants must be at least 21 years of age.  To reserve your seat call 225.218.0452 or stop by the Guest Service desk

Join our Certified Cheese Expert, Annie Laurie, for a class on how to make homemade mozzarella. Learn the history & process of mozzarella cheese making.  In this hands on class, each participant will go home with a fresh piece of mozzarella cheese.

Join Chef Sally for a St. Patrick’s Day cooking class.  Learn how to make traditional dishes of the Irish!  Chef Sally is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute & studied at L'Arpage in Paris, France.  She has worked as a private chef aboard private yachts all over the world.  

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, our team demos are going green! Whether they are green in color or green with Irish spirit, come join us for a delicious St. Patty’s Day tasting!

We are so excited to welcome Stephanie Riegel and Tracey Koch for a Kids Dish cooking class!  Kids Dish is a family friendly food column that appears monthly in The Advocate as well as webisodes on the LPB website.  Kids ages 7 – 12 are welcome to participate in this class.

Class is limited to 12 guests. To reserve your seat call 225.218.0452 or stop by the Guest Service desk.

We are eggcited about hosting an Eggstravaganza event to celebrate the versatility and deliciousness of eggs throughout the store. Egg activities will include sampling egg dishes and recipes, an egg cooking competition, natural egg dyeing demos, and an egg scavenger hunt. We will also have a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Come join us for an eggcellent time!! 

Join us in the Specialty department for a FREE beer tasting. Stop by and ask our beer specialist all of your beer questions

Planning the big day? Let us help you say “I DO!” Join us in the Community Room for a tasting featuring items from our catering menu, including wedding cakes from our Bakery. We will also on display floral options perfect for engagement parties, bridal showers, or your big day. Our Concierge staff will be on hand to answer all of your questions! 

It’s time for another meet up of the Whole Foods Market Beer Club. The beers will be paired with an assortment of cheeses & hors d'oeuvres.  Participants must be at least 21 years of age.  To reserve your seat call 225.218.0452 or stop by the Guest Service desk.

Join Chef Sally for an Easter cooking class.  Learn how to make delicious dishes perfect for your springtime table!  Chef Sally is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute & studied at L'Arpage in Paris, France.  She has worked as a private chef aboard private yachts all over the world.  

Join us as we sample delicious foods to make your Easter meal a hoppin’ good time!  From delicious cakes in the bakery to pre-made side dishes from Prepared Foods, we have everything to make your Easter entertaining a breeze!