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Mardi Gras 2013 is Tuesday, February 12
Dining Around New Orleans
Café du Monde
Known for its coffee, and signature New Orleans beignets (powdered sugar-dusted fried “donuts”) Café du Monde’s creations are airy and set the bar for all others. But, be prepared. As a tourist hotspot the place can be packed. But this is a New Orleans "must" for first time visitors.
1039 Decatur St.; 800-772-2927
Commander's Palace
Commander's refers to its menu as Haute Creole. But, this grandpappy of New Orleans dining can call itself whatever it likes. The palace of Commanders Palace is in fact a stately old Garden District Victorian mansion. The setting is gorgeous, and the food sublime.
1403 Washington Ave.; 504-899-8221
Palace Café
Located in the landmark Werlein Building, this upscale café serves up all of the classic Cajun & Creole flavors of New Orleans in either its understated but classy dining room, or at one of its sidewalk tables.
605 Canal St.; 504- 523-1661
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Disclaimer
I have visited this destination, but not for Mardi Gras, and as a result much of this information is taken from the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation.
