Falling on the first Friday of October each year, Barrel-Aged Beer Day observes all kinds of aged beers, from Bourbon barrel-aged stouts to wine barrel-aged sours, and many styles in between. We will be showcasing barrel aged beer at The Pilot House. This style will be available stand alone or as a beer float served […]

National Moldy Cheese Day is a unique holiday for cheesemongers and cheese lovers all over. Join us at the Bauccio Commons and enjoy a beautiful stinky starter plate of moldy cheeses, olives, breads, cured meats and celebrate the tasty moldy reasons of this day.

Did you know that most Americans consume between 22-30 teaspoons of sugar per day which is 3-4 times the recommended max intake. This adds up to bout 71 pounds of sugar per year! Let us unveil the added sugars that may be lurking in our food, show you better choices, and learn how to add […]

Just like Louisiana itself, Louisiana's signature dish is a fusion on many cultures. Gumbo combines the culinary practices of French, Spanish, African, German, Italian, Choctaw, Cherokee, and Alabama cuisine. Gumbo was invented in the early 19th century when people of different cultures had to live together within a small area and the cultures influenced one […]

We have challenged our chefs to make the best gumbo they can, not one, not two, but three different ways. Come be the judge. You decide your favorite version of this traditional Louisiana dish.

Arguably one of the oldest foods known to man, eggs have played an important role in our lives and health since the beginning of time. They are packed full of protein, and also serve as the base for some of the most wonderful culinary additions. World Egg Day celebrates these delightful little packages of deliciousness, […]

This is a day for carb lovers to rejoice and celebrate their love for pasta. It is a very versatile food as it comes in many shapes and sizes and can be served hot or cold, as a main dish, side dish or salad. Pasta is a universal food that is served nearly world wide. […]

Salt- it does the body good, but only in small amounts, and many Americans consume too much. We are committed to creating robustly flavored meals using herbs, spices, and other flavorful ingredients in place of extra salt. We encourage you to try new and unfamiliar herb and spice mixes and come by pick up some […]

National Pumpkin Day is a nonofficial holiday to celebrate and give thanks for that squash cultivator that is such an integral part of American culture. Pumpkins are an amazingly versatile vegetable, they can be used in sweet, savory, spicy or salty dishes! Bake them, boil them, steam them, puree, them, fry them and decorate them. […]

By October 26th, we are in a frenzy of pumpkin obsession. We cannot wait for the big November holiday for pumpkin pie. No, we need pumpkin everything! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, beer, bread, soup, candy and oatmeal. Join us at The Pilot House as we showcase the gourd that rules all fall treats.

Don't want to get up early and make it on over to the Commons Sunday morning for National Oatmeal Day? Then come on over Saturday night and make your own overnight oats to take back to your room with you and be prepared for the food related holiday that is dedicated to one of the […]