Beignets & Beats

Stroll on over to Bambino's Burgers for a Cajun breakfast jam celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival. Choose between entree options of shrimp and grits or "The Southerner" (white corn grits with dealer's choice of bacon or sausage, plus two eggs and a red pepper cream gravy, alongside a honey biscuit).  Eat, sip your Bloody Mary, mimosa, or coffee, and dance to the live music of Terry Huval while enjoying a classic Southern brunch. 8 am–9:45 am. $55. bontempstix.com.