Today is Mardi Gras: Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” is the final day of Carnival celebrations occurring the day before Ash Wednesday. It signifies a last period of indulgence in rich, fatty foods and partying before the Christian fasting season of Lent begins. Known for parades, costumes, and beads, it marks a final celebration before 40 days of penance.
When I think Mardi Gras, I think of New Orleans and all the amazing food and the wonderful people that I have met on my many visits there. I haven’t been back down in 2 years now so I think I may be due for another trip. But today is FAT TUESDAY so indulge this evening in some traditional NOLA dishes, have a beer or two, and enjoy!
Here are some pictures from my last trip when visiting with a couple of my hockey buddies.
Beautiful Jackson Square…love sipping a Cafe Du Monde on the benches there after gorging on beignets!
The alligator sausage at the Market Cafe on Decatur is ridiculously amazing
Char grilled oysters with a couple Hurricanes for sipping on
Blackened alligator at Mulate’s (one of my absolute favorites in NOLA) and an Abita Amber
Happy Mardi Gras 2026!
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