Get Your Sacramento Beads On! by Barbara L. Steinberg©
What is Mardi Gras? Well, historically, it's Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent....the day to celebrate before the traditional Catholic tradition of sacrificing and fasting during the 40 days of Lent. Old Sacramento, California is getting the jump on Fat Tuesday with their own Mardi Gras Pub & Grub Crawl this Fat Saturday, February 22. The mood will be festive in Old Sacramento from 5pm to closing. Local merchants will be offering a variety of New Orleans-style drink, food, music and beads. Seriously people, fasting and sacrifices aren't on the schedule.
Of particular interest to the California Travel Insider...the tempting and delightful beignets being offered at Café New Orleans. What's a beignet you ask. Oh, my...it's only the best thing this side of Heaven. I'm' not usually one who chases after such sweets, but what's not to love about fried food. My Southern roots run deep y'all (native Virginian). What exactly is a beignet? A French word -- roughly translated -- means 'donut'. Or you might think of it as a fritter. It's a pastry made from deep-fried dough and sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Savory versions are also popular with fillings like crawfish and shrimp. But I say don't mess with perfection...just give me the confection!
O'Malley's Pub will be dishing up a whole lot of Southern comfort with catfish, gumbo and bread pudding...oops, did I say I don't have a hankering for sweets? Bread pudding is one of newest craves. Vegas Sports Bar will have $3 mai tais and Fanny Ann's will feature a Bayou Burgers. Just a sampling of all the good things to come. You can download the Mardi Gras flyer or pick-up a copy from the Zone Radio van which will be broadcasting in Old Sacramento tomorrow night from 5pm to 6pm by the Pony Express statue.
BTW - The Insider suggests that we all stay safe. Mardi Gras is famous for free-flowing cocktails. Walk, take Light Rail or a cab, or get a DD (designated driver). Y'all come now, ya here.
Look for this flyer at participating locations.
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