Mac and cheese lovers, get ready — Geaux Rouge will be hosting the first annual Capital City Mac Fest at Curbside Burgers on June 10.
The event will provide a family-friendly atmosphere for festival goers to enjoy a music-filled day, along with food from the city’s most distinguished culinary professionals.
The sold-out festival will feature some of the best chefs in Baton Rouge, including: Barbosa BBQ, Noble Wave, Curbside Burgers, The Overpass Merchant, Sammy’s Grill, Gov’t Taco, BrickYard South, GoYaYa’s Crepes, Chef Celeste Bistro, Driftwood Cask and Barrel, Cupcake Allie, Southern Wild Foods by Jordan Ramirez, Elisabeth McKinley, La Divina Italian Cafe, and Whole Foods.
Geaux Rouge is a social media brand that highlights Baton Rouge’s food and culture and organized the roster of local chefs competing. Geaux Rouge regularly supports non-profit organizations throughout the city and attracts newcomers to the area.
Vendors have shown immense excitement for the festival and are ready to put their cheesy creations on display.
“La Divina Italian Cafe and our Chef Erik Lefort are excited to be a part of the Capital City Mac Fest,” La Divina owner Lance LeBlanc said. “These local chefs all know each other and have a great camaraderie so regardless of the winner, it gives them all a platform to hone their craft and increase awareness of their talents.”
LeBlanc said La Divina was ecstatic to see Visit Baton Rouge as a primary sponsor for the festival.
“I always enjoy participating in cooking competitions,” said Traci Vincent, executive chef of Chef Celeste Bistro & Catering. “You learn so much and meet other chefs who are passionate about their work. I look forward to a positive event that expands the Baton Rouge culinary community.”
Lesser-known chefs can use the festival as an opportunity to make an impression on local attendees, further their cooking skills, meet new people and forge new relationships, Vincent said.
Vincent described her excitement over the festival when she initially heard about it, and said there was “no doubt” she and Chef Celeste’s Bistro would participate.
The festival will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
