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Where to Find Mardi Gras Food in Evansville

Ryan O'Bryan — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:40:50 +0000

When you think Mardi Gras, your thoughts probably lean more towards guzzling more alcohol than your body can handle and ladies showing off the goods for strand of plastic beads that cost less than a dollar to produce. But Mardi Gras also means great food like gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish! Since we're not located in Louisiana bayou, finding good cajun cuisine can be difficult. Here are a few places offering all your creole favorites right here in the Evansville area.

The Rob is Celebrating Mardi Gras Tonight at the Marigold Bar!

The Rob — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:02:21 +0000

And if you can’t tell from this audio, he’s excited! This afternoon from 5-7 I’m heading down to the Merigold Bar to begin celebrating MARDI GRAS!!! The Merigold Bar has authentic New Orleans cuisine like crawfish, jambalaya, shrimp, gumbo, red beans & rice, catfish po’boys, and bread pudding all made fresh by the Merigold’s very [...]

Franklin Street Events Association Talks Mardi Gras Crawl with Ryan O'Bryan [AUDIO]

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:04:48 +0000

Franklin Street Events Association President, Leah Spivey, and Vice President, Amy Word stop by the studio to talk about the first ever Franklin Street Mardi Gras Crawl. Personally, I think this is an idea long overdue. As someone born and raised on the west side, and has spent more than my fair share of time [...]

Big Mardi Gras Event Coming to Franklin Street in Evansville this Weekend

Kat Mykals — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:07:30 +0000

Laissez le bon temps rouler!! That’s how the French-Creole say “Let the good times roll!” – which is of course what Mardi Gras is all about and the Franklin Street Events Association is bringing it to Evansville this weekend with the Mardi Gras Franklin Crawl! This great LOCAL event has been organized by the Franklin [...]

Big Mardi Gras Event Coming to Franklin Street in Evansville

Kat Mykals — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:08:12 +0000

Laissez le bon temps rouler!! That’s how the French-Creole say “Let the good times roll!” – which is of course what Mardi Gras is all about and the Franklin Street Events Association is bringing it to Evansville with the Mardi Gras Franklin Crawl! This great LOCAL event has been organized by the Franklin Street Events [...]

Watch Fat Tuesday In New Orleans LIVE!

Kat Mykals — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:15:04 +0000

I have always wanted to go to New Orleans. I have this overly romantic mental image of what NOLA is like, mainly because I’ve read a ton of Anne Rice novels! And Mardi Gras!? Ahhh Mardi Gras! The debauchery! While, I have outgrown the “crazy party” days, I have always wanted to experience Mardi Gras. [...]

5 Mardi Gras Party Tips

KISS-FM — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:55:32 +0000

Stuck at home for Mardi Gras this year and want to make it more special than ordering Cajun shrimp pasta at Red Lobster? Try these tips: 1. Bake a king cake King cakes (the traditional treat of Mardi Gras) can look like unicorn poop with their multicolored toppings, but the sugary dessert is beloved by [...]

Essential Mardi Gras Recipes for King Cake, Po' Boys and More

KISS-FM — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:43:38 +0000

Maybe you’re throwing a big party, or maybe Mardi Gras is just your excuse to feast on the amazing cuisine of New Orleans — either way, you better get it right. Break out the spices and let’s get cooking! Cajun Spice: Chow has a great Cajun spice mix that you can make and then sprinkle [...]