Going Places with Dina Guzzardo
Mardi Gras, the carnival season that precedes the Christian observance of Lent, is an annual event that is traditionally celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana. The festivities begin in January and culminate on Mardi Gras day with a grand parade that showcases extravagant floats and live jazz music.
However, this year, residents of Atlantic City can also experience the excitement and revelry of Mardi Gras without having to travel to Louisiana. Several bars and restaurants on Tennessee Avenue are putting on events to commemorate the carnival, and the party is set to be just as vibrant and lively as the celebrations in New Orleans.
The Tennessee Avenue Mardi Gras celebration promises a fun-filled day of live music, delicious food, and specialty cocktails. Visitors can sample traditional Mardi Gras drinks such as Hand Grenades and Hurricanes, which are typically made extra strong, at the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. The boozy King Cake Shake, a dessert-like drink that combines coffee cake, cinnamon roll, fresh fruit, and cream cheese, is also a must-try.
Foodies will delight in the authentic Creole cuisine that will be served at the event, including seafood jambalaya, gumbo, and Po Boy sandwiches. Cuzzie’s Pizzeria and Kitchen will be serving up some Mardi Gras specials, such as the Sicilian-American Muffuletta sandwich, which is made up of layers of thinly sliced salami, ham, mortadella, and olive spread. They will also offer a crayfish pizza, a delicacy that is popular in New Orleans and is said to taste like lobster.
For those who love a good cocktail, Rhythm and Spirits are renowned locally for their expertly crafted cocktails. They will be serving up Mardi Gras favorites such as the Sazerac, a whiskey-based drink that features bitters and absinthe, as well as the Gin Fizz, Grasshopper, La Louisiane, and Vieux Carré. These sophisticated New Orleans cocktails will be perfectly paired with fresh charbroiled oysters, and live jazz music will set the mood for the evening.
Finally, Bar 32 will be bringing the world-famous Café Du Monde Beignets to the celebration. These delicious, sweet, deep-fried pastries are generously sprinkled with powdered sugar, making them a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Bar 32 will also serve NOLA milk punch with chocolate shavings and a sweet grasshopper cocktail, perfect for those who have a sweet tooth.
The Tennessee Avenue Mardi Gras celebration promises to be a fun day party for residents of Atlantic City, and visitors won’t want to miss out on the celebrations. With an array of food, drinks, and live music, visitors will feel transported to the center of the French Quarter in New Orleans, and the festivities are sure to be just as exciting and vibrant as the celebrations down south.
Dina Guzzardo is the Owner and Creative Director of Dina Productions Group. Dina Productions Group is an innovative event design and execution company that designs and executes all types of corporate and private parties and events. Obsessing over every detail is the reason why DPG is one of the most sought out event production companies in our area. For more information visit www.dinaproductionsgroup.com
