Legacy West will host its 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade on February 17, bringing a festive yet family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration to Plano. The evening will be led by the Townview Big D Band and will feature live music, entertainment, and community gathering throughout the property. The event is free to attend, and guests are encouraged to reserve space in advance via Eventbrite.
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Ida Claire has carved out a distinctive spot in Dallas’s dining scene, blending Southern comfort with a modern, playful twist. Known for its bright, airy interiors, attentive service, and dishes that celebrate the flavors of the South, the restaurant has become a destination for those who crave bold tastes and a welcoming atmosphere. From brunch favorites to dinner staples, Ida Claire offers a menu that’s inventive yet approachable, with everything crafted to highlight fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques.
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Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar will be celebrating Mardi Gras as big as New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, February 13, at its five locations in Dallas, Richardson, Lewisville, and Frisco. Shucks will offer free beads for the early birds, as well as food and drink specials (all day) and will be jamming with live bands at all locations from 5:30 pm – to 9:00 pm.
Bands include The Members Only Band, The Big Daddy Band, Treble Hook, Mars Hill, and The Decades Trio. In the evening, there will be fun prizes given away at each location including Aw Shucks gift cards and Shucks Mardi Gras t-shirts. Laissez les bon temps rouler.
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The Quarter Bar invites patrons to join them on Tuesday, February 21, 3 PM to close, for a Fat Tuesday celebration. Enjoy $6 Frozen Hurricane cocktails and $4 Abita bottles on their rooftop deck overlooking Downtown Dallas. Snack on Bread Winner’s Gumbo, Crawfish Etoufée or Po Boy’s in addition to their regular offerings of Cajun Fries, VooDoo Fries, Sliders, Wings, Flatbreads and more. Starting at 9 PM a DJ will be on hand to spin the crowd into a full state of Mardi Gras madness.
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday” and is the celebratory carnival that leads up to the beginning of Lent, the season of fasting and penitence. It gets its name from the practice of consuming foods that would be forbidden during Lent leading up to the beginning of the fast on Ash Wednesday. Join the Quarter Bar to laissez les bons temps rouler.
Quarter Bar is located at 3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX, 75209, 972-777-0789, www.quarterbardallas.com. Free street parking is available in front of the bar on McKinney Ave. and paid parking is located behind Bread Winners and across the street from the bar on McKinney Ave.
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On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the three-story, European-style food hall, brewery and live music and entertainment venue will be hosting a Fat Tuesday party that’ll make you glad you didn’t make the trip to New Orleans this year.
In celebration of the holiday, special NOLA-inspired items will be offered at the food hall from open to close, including king cake donuts by Glazed Donut Works and beignets by Haute Sweets Patisserie. Of course, it’s not a Fat Tuesday party without Mardi Gras-themed drinks and Legacy Hall’s drinks specials will give you the best excuse to drink on a weekday. $6 Hall Grenades and Hurricane specials will be available on all three levels, including the pop-up bar on the third floor. Continue reading
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Has vodka finally jumped the shark? Maybe not if you are a fan of the Mardi Gras dessert, the King Cake. You remember the garishly bright cake with its neon striations and a tiny plastic baby tucked away for good measure. Now Pinnacle Vodka is offering a seasonal flavor, the King Cake Vodka.
The special sweet hooch is only available in three states, Louisiana, Texas and Missouri. The special holiday blend from Pinnacle has hints of cinnamon cake, creamy vanilla frosting, and sugar flavors. Sounds terrific, right?
If the saints get you motivated to march into your home bar to create a Fat Tuesday cocktail we have a few recipes below. Continue reading
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